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RY55 HTF

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

169,660 mi
Last recorded169,660 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HTF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 169,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 160,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 153,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 144,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wet test

Pass 12 Mar 2022 135,515 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 135,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,936 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,922 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,018 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

corrosion on rear discs

slight leak on left hand rear shock absorber

slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,711 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,844 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,427 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,656 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,140 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,702 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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RY55 HTF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RY55 HTF, 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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RY55 HTF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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