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AK55 BTF

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,536 mi
Last recorded140,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BTF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 140,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 126,483 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,521 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 104,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,016 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,993 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,047 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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AK55 BTF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK55 BTF, 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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What year was AK55 BTF registered?

AK55 BTF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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