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MF54 YHP

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

197,866 mi
Last recorded197,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 YHP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 197,866 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 196,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 190,862 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 190,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 185,677 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 179,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 175,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 175,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside front & Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside rear & Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front & Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 167,648 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 167,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 163,067 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 153,992 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 153,992 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 133,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 121,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 108,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,349 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,422 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 37,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,263 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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MF54 YHP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF54 YHP, 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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MF54 YHP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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