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LR55 YJO

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,441 mi
Last recorded81,441 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YJO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 81,441 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 77,024 miles

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both axles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 75,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 72,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 69,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 65,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 61,446 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 61,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,606 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,080 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 46,470 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 46,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,468 miles

N/S/F tyre slice on side wall no cord showing

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,987 miles

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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LR55 YJO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR55 YJO, 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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LR55 YJO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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