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A16 OML

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,588 mi
Last recorded148,588 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OML
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,588 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 148,588 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 136,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly compared to offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 119,239 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 119,227 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 93,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,165 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,271 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to break up

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to break up

Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 46,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,273 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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A16 OML is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A16 OML, 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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A16 OML is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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