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YP55 YTE

2005 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,023 mi
Last recorded125,023 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YTE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,811 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,603 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,967 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 15 Nov 2017 85,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 77,921 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear parking brake application uneven

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,740 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lift in n/s/f strut.

n/s/f tyre wearing very low on edges and perished inner sidewall.

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,106 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,306 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,731 miles

front pads wearing low

some play in osf seat

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,350 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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YP55 YTE is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Gold 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 YP55 YTE, 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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YP55 YTE is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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