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ML05 UFY

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,118 mi
Last recorded156,118 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UFY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 156,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass fading

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass fading

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 156,118 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass fading

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside door mirror glass fading

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

mil lamp on

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 152,436 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 148,864 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

offside mirror glass faded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 143,936 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside mirror glass faded

oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2021 143,934 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside mirror glass faded

oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2020 136,624 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 129,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses marked

offside mirror glass deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2019 129,809 miles

Exhaust system insecure tailpipe mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses marked

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,809 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 121,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,225 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,938 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Fail 26 Oct 2015 102,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,360 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,360 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,783 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,017 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre worn from edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,017 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre worn from edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres uneven wear low tread on inner edge/possible front wheel alignment required

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,289 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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ML05 UFY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML05 UFY, 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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ML05 UFY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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