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MV05 TXO

2005 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,139 mi
Last recorded135,139 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 TXO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 135,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front head lamp lens slightly faded

Offside Front head lamp lens slightly faded

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

Offside Rear ride height sensor arm broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 130,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 18 Nov 2024 130,864 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear ride height sensor arm broken

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

head lamps slightly faded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 121,721 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

head lamps slightly faded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY ON BALL JOINT

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,774 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,099 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,325 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,697 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 72,291 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 72,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 62,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear windscreen wiper torn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,609 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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MV05 TXO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Green 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 MV05 TXO, 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 MV05 TXO registered?

MV05 TXO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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