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RK05 YDC

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 YDC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 123,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 116,204 miles

All rear suspension components / bushes, rusty / perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 116,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

All rear suspension components / bushes, rusty / perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 112,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 108,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,814 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on inner and outer shoulders.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,814 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on inner and outer shoulders.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underbody component slight surface corrosion.

undershields and engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of some MOT testable items.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,879 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 92,879 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,689 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 85,112 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,018 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,022 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,452 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,417 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,542 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 35,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YDC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

RK05 YDC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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