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YF05 XAO

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,515 mi
Last recorded87,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XAO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,515 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc (1.2.1 (e))

oil was low

Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,490 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil on min

Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake disc outer corroded (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 83,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,955 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,460 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,456 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front wiper blades split

oil was low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front outer tyre worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,797 miles

front no.plate slight crack

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,938 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 35,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,356 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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YF05 XAO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF05 XAO, 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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What year was YF05 XAO registered?

YF05 XAO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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