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MF05 VZZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VZZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 95,955 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 90,116 miles

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Pass 10 May 2023 87,831 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 10 Mar 2021 93,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,721 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,620 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 72,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,993 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 58,277 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 58,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,275 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,778 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 25,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/front tyre wearing low on outer egde

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,449 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low on outer egde

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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MF05 VZZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black 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 MF05 VZZ, 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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MF05 VZZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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