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RJ05 VVK

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,506 mi
Last recorded109,506 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VVK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 109,506 miles

Front Bumper damaged, slighlty sticking out

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/18 also little low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 109,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper damaged, slighlty sticking out

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/18 also little low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,622 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 100,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,709 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,641 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,245 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 64,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,803 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 54,803 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,370 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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RJ05 VVK is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RJ05 VVK, 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 RJ05 VVK registered?

RJ05 VVK is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 VVK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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