CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO06 LHY

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,482 mi
Last recorded123,482 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 LHY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,482 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front arch cover / under tray slightly damaged and loose

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge several cuts and nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cut tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear both brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,180 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 104,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,536 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not excessively

Fail 5 Nov 2015 88,530 miles

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

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not excessively

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,325 miles

rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs deteriorting

poor reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,880 miles

all discs deteriorting

poor reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,835 miles

near side front tyre on limit on inside edge

off side front tyre on limit on inside edge

off side rear tyre on limit on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,211 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,830 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
Full Lexus RX300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO06 LHY is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 74,652 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 AO06 LHY, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO06 LHY?

You can check the full history of AO06 LHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO06 LHY registered?

AO06 LHY is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AO06 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 LHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO06 LHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO06 LHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.