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2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,091 mi
Last recorded215,091 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FAA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 215,091 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bad on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 205,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres bald on outside shoulder

engine management light on

Fail 13 Apr 2015 205,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres bald on outside shoulder

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 187,742 miles

boot lid damaged

engine management light on

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

play in o/s inner steering rack arm

spare tyre worn

Fail 4 Apr 2014 187,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

boot lid damaged

engine management light on

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f tyre 3/4 mm and badly worn on inside edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

play in o/s inner steering rack arm

spare tyre worn

Pass 30 May 2013 173,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 145,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 143,134 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 124,095 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine managment light on.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 83,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,327 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 74,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AF05 FAA is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF05 FAA, 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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AF05 FAA is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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