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WV55 PFG

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,591 mi
Last recorded157,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 PFG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 157,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 157,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 145,545 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge tread

Pass 8 Feb 2023 130,190 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 130,165 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (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 differential housing weeping slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2021 125,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (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 differential housing weeping slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,009 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 114,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,298 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,867 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 98,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake on limit

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 84,678 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn low

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,443 miles

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 13 Sep 2013 65,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,262 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,811 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,796 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,320 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,483 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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WV55 PFG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV55 PFG, 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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WV55 PFG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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