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RK05 BNB

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

156,073 mi
Last recorded156,073 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BNB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 156,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,031 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,338 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 141,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,061 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 133,308 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 119,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 110,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 92,595 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,086 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,426 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,040 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,842 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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RK05 BNB is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RK05 BNB, 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 RK05 BNB registered?

RK05 BNB is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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