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MV05 TXS

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,767 mi
Last recorded135,767 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 TXS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 135,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,426 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside and centre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside and centre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake componenrts

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear suspension and brake components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at pump, and steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake componenrts

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear suspension and brake components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,626 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 109,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced excessively dim headlight (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 106,717 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside mirror deteriorated, but still provides view

Fail 21 Feb 2020 106,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb insecure (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside mirror deteriorated, but still provides view

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,056 miles

Drivers mirror lightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump / pipe above pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,164 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,743 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,536 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 TXS is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 MV05 TXS, 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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MV05 TXS is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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