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LX55 SXV

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 SXV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 115,584 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 115,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 115,318 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 114,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,926 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,736 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,681 miles

Head lamps slightly hazed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,747 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,590 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake pads ON LIMIT

Slight seepage to steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,100 miles

engine covers fitted

parking brake travel low

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,019 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,227 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished but noy resulting in excessive play

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs inner faces outer edges corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,445 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,824 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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LX55 SXV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LX55 SXV, 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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What year was LX55 SXV registered?

LX55 SXV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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