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M5 TMT

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,872 mi
Last recorded148,872 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 TMT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 148,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 147,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 145,502 miles

both front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2023 141,818 miles

front ball joint dust covers slight perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2023 141,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front ball joint dust covers slight perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2022 136,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 136,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear pads worn

Pass 7 Apr 2021 132,015 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 132,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 125,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - 235/55R18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,542 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes binding

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,248 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 55,248 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,959 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside face and lipped.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,356 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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M5 TMT is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M5 TMT, 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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M5 TMT is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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