2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Lexus RX300 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,090 MOT tests in 2024. 69.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time69.2%
Failed or needed repairs30.8%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,090 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.0%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%
  9. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes22.9%
  2. Lights & electrics14.2%
  3. Suspension13.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  5. Tyres4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn24.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Lexus RX300?

In 2024, 69.2% of 2005 Lexus RX300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,090 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Lexus RX300?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Lexus RX300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).