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AP05 LEX

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,357 mi
Last recorded167,357 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 167,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,637 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate faded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 162,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate faded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower arm bushes cracking

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged glass faded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 153,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower arm bushes cracking

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged glass faded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 143,833 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass faded ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Dec 2021 143,833 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass faded ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Jan 2021 133,537 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 124,534 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 124,337 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers preventing from seeing components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,888 miles

NSF tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2017 103,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,868 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,776 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on edges(advise replacement)

engine management light on

undertreys fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 78,215 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper slightly split

Fail 23 Nov 2013 69,873 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear light unit cover broken

Slight bumper damage nearside front

Pass 23 Nov 2013 69,873 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

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

Offside rear light unit cover broken

Slight bumper damage nearside front

Pass 24 Nov 2012 61,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,391 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,392 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 34,414 miles

both rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 30 May 2008 17,584 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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AP05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP05 LEX, 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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AP05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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