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S444 RHW

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,034 mi
Last recorded144,034 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 RHW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 144,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 138,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,101 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,082 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 126,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,871 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,197 miles

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

Park brake close to minimum efficiency

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,944 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 98,941 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,470 miles

Advise front tyres slightly worn on inside egde

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 64,380 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 64,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,453 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,117 miles

small cut in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,970 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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S444 RHW is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S444 RHW, 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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S444 RHW is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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