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Lexus RX300 - 2005

357.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX300, model year 2005. Sample size: 1,138 cars, 2,424 tests and 8,664 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,138 cars

The 2005 Lexus RX300 has an overall defect rate of 357 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 5% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, the RX300 exhibits fewer issues with steering and lights and electrics compared to the average, with defect rates significantly better in these categories. However, it struggles in the "Other" defects category, where it shows a higher incidence of problems than average. In terms of mileage trends, the defect rate increases with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, this model performs relatively well in specific areas while falling short in others.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,138 cars

More model years for Lexus RX300

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 16.8% better
131.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 47.3% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 18.7% better
23.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 38.1% better
68.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 10.5% worse
347.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 10.4% better
55.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 31.0% better
8.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 46.5% worse
68.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 520 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,369
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 723
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 678
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 556
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 526
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 367
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 326
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 232
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 212
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 204

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 130
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 62
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 40