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MT05 PHV

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

249,538 mi
Last recorded249,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 PHV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 249,538 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 238,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 230,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 221,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 213,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 204,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 192,413 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 192,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 179,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 166,034 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 151,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 139,778 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 125,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 111,195 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,065 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 69,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 58,356 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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MT05 PHV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 MT05 PHV, 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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What year was MT05 PHV registered?

MT05 PHV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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The MOT history for MT05 PHV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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