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AK55 BYJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,094 mi
Last recorded73,094 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,094 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,407 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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 BYJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

AK55 BYJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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