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RF05 VCJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,911 mi
Last recorded185,911 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VCJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 185,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 181,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 179,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 174,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 163,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 152,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 136,519 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 136,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 131,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 127,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,006 miles

all rear suspension arms corroded suspect they are hollow tubes and are possibly getting weak

Fail 23 Mar 2017 118,006 miles

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

all rear suspension arms corroded suspect they are hollow tubes and are possibly getting weak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 107,606 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 107,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,653 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 95,018 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,721 miles

long parking brake travel...

rear brake pads low , advise brake inspection.....

Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,272 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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RF05 VCJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RF05 VCJ, 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 RF05 VCJ registered?

RF05 VCJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RF05 VCJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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