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LC05 SZE

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,357 mi
Last recorded80,357 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 SZE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,357 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,931 miles

Both front suspension top mounts worn & slight lift

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens deteriating

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 68,731 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

Fail 8 Aug 2024 68,731 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,220 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 62,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 55,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 54,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 52,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,620 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 40,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 34,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,860 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 26,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 22,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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LC05 SZE is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC05 SZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC05 SZE is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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