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RK55 UBX

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,588 mi
Last recorded113,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 UBX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 113,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,166 miles

corrosion to underneath

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 107,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot deterioated (separate from wishbone). (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Possible caliper issues as n/s/r pads are ok. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,552 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,861 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,947 miles

Offside Rear Bumper slight damage

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,335 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,070 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,523 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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RK55 UBX 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 RK55 UBX, 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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RK55 UBX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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