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AJ05 LGL

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,084 mi
Last recorded118,084 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LGL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 118,084 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,751 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 116,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,941 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil springs have corrosion

front brake discs corroded also pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,479 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded slightly.

front brake pads are getting low

front coil springs corroded

slight power steering fluid leak.

various bushes perished

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 13 May 2015 109,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm bushes cracked/perished

exhaust has slight blow from centre section/box

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads are getting low

front springs corroded

general corrosion underneath

o/s/f ball joint cover weeping grease

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear springs corroded

signs of oil leak

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 17 May 2014 104,792 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 104,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres almost bald outer edge

Downpipe heat shield rattles at idle

Pass 17 May 2013 100,784 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 97,387 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 84,422 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 84,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 70,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,495 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,469 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 May 2008 49,465 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AJ05 LGL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ05 LGL, 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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AJ05 LGL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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