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Y1 FRD

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,108 mi
Last recorded130,108 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 FRD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 130,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 126,675 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting The sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting The sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn The rear bush of wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn The rear bush of wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 126,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 114,019 miles

front tyers low rec tracking

Fail 9 Jun 2022 114,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Body component likely to become detached jacking points x2 light crossion sill closeing panles (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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front tyers low rec tracking

Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,836 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

The both sides front wishbone's rear bushes cracking.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 107,827 miles

Power steering component leaking The steering oil is badly leaking from system. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,768 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,343 miles

advise disks front sill closeing panle corroisin

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,211 miles

advise tyers low

Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,211 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

advise tyers low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,412 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,906 miles

Afs warning light flashing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,906 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Afs warning light flashing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,583 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,799 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,376 miles

AFS light flashing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,685 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,964 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 34,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,844 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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Y1 FRD is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y1 FRD, 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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Y1 FRD is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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