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SA05 JYY

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,023 mi
Last recorded124,023 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 JYY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 124,023 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 124,023 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 119,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 119,965 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 117,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 113,231 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,132 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 109,132 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 102,405 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2011 63,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,862 miles

extra wear at inner edges of front tyres

slight smear at wipers

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,484 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 48,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,708 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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SA05 JYY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA05 JYY, 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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SA05 JYY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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