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YT55 OPY

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,425 mi
Last recorded108,425 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OPY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 108,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 105,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,887 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,930 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody undersealed / suspension components / brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2021 90,776 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sealed unable to confirm condition (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 90,776 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sealed unable to confirm condition (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 87,346 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undersealer sprayed on vehicle underbody/chassis/both sil's

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill has a thick coat of underseal

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

Offside Rear inner sill has a thick coat of underseal

under body has a thick coat of underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2018 78,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 73,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,646 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,317 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,244 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,159 miles

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)

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,189 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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YT55 OPY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 YT55 OPY, 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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YT55 OPY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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