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LS05 PPU

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 PPU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 88,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 88,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,496 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f head lamp slightly faded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Air suspension top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Air suspension top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,161 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread dephs and wearing on edges .

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly damaged .

Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges .

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,763 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,873 miles

bonnet stay weak .

o/s/r fog lamp slightly loose .

Fail 2 May 2013 48,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r fog lamp slightly loose .

bonnet stay weak .

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,646 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2011 40,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 31,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o-s-r fog lamp damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 26,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LS05 PPU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS05 PPU, 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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LS05 PPU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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