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MV55 HRD

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,673 mi
Last recorded147,673 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 HRD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 147,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 147,560 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 137,061 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 136,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 134,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,782 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 132,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,703 miles

Rear Subframe and associated components covered in underseal.

Fail 2 Sep 2021 130,695 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Overshadowed with text. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Overshadowed with text. (0.1 (d))

Rear Subframe and associated components covered in underseal.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 125,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 124,016 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,686 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,238 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,392 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,078 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MV55 HRD is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV55 HRD, 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 MV55 HRD registered?

MV55 HRD is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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