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SO05 GUG

2005 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 GUG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 78,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle and underside components corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2025 78,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle and underside components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024 77,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,624 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight roughness when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gators covered in oil

Underside of vehicle and underside components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,827 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 73,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to rear seats ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres shouldered (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 69,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to rear seats ()

Headlamp aim too high both front adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres shouldered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,212 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,014 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,507 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Brake backing plate heavily corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,994 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,197 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 45,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake needs bedding in

nearside and offside front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 12 Jul 2013 45,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside ansd offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,179 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn and perishing

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn and perishing

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,773 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,984 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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SO05 GUG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO05 GUG, 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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SO05 GUG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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