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YX05 TYK

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,447 mi
Last recorded140,447 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TYK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 140,447 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 138,629 miles

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 138,629 miles

Coolant LOW on Pre Check

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 130,275 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides over 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides over 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,230 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 97,220 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,318 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,771 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,128 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,042 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 59,042 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,834 miles

both front tyres showing wear on both edges

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,942 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YX05 TYK 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 81%.

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 YX05 TYK, 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 YX05 TYK registered?

YX05 TYK is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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