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RA05 YFN

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

193,387 mi
Last recorded193,387 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YFN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 193,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

condensation offside rear lamps

parking brake has travel

Pass 16 Feb 2025 182,309 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 154,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 151,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 148,109 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,787 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,422 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 114,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,912 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,912 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,174 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,984 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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RA05 YFN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RA05 YFN, 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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RA05 YFN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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