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ML05 UZD

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,621 mi
Last recorded138,621 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UZD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 138,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 131,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,088 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 128,865 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 128,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 128,055 miles

A/C leak from condenser

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 128,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A/C condenser leaking

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,932 miles

Central Rear Upper Corrosion to vehicle underside at rear, monitor and repair/replace where necessary.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F Lower arm bush deteriorated but not loose, monitor and replace when necessary (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced corrosion to link rod/Bush, monitor and replace when necessary (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F Lower arm bush deteriorated but not loose, monitor and replace when necessary (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced corrosion to link rod/bush monitor and replace when necessary (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 119,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,510 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 110,510 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not to cords

Fail 6 Mar 2018 104,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,311 miles

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

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

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,450 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,127 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 UZD 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 82.6%.

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 ML05 UZD, 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 UZD is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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