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MV55 VTG

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,737 mi
Last recorded156,737 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 156,737 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 154,076 miles

Rear light corrosion - jacking points both sides

slight oil weep from offside steering rack boot

Fail 28 Aug 2024 154,076 miles

Rear light corrosion - jacking points both sides

slight oil weep from offside steering rack boot

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 150,995 miles

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

Offside Front slight oil weep from offside steering rack boot

Rear light corrosion - jacking points both sides

Pass 31 Aug 2022 145,246 miles

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

some suspension components corroded at rear

Pass 4 Dec 2021 142,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 127,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 117,997 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 108,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,622 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,759 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 2 Jun 2014 85,259 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 6 Jun 2013 75,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,654 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,315 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,121 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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MV55 VTG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV55 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

MV55 VTG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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