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AY55 XBD

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,424 mi
Last recorded107,424 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XBD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,424 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 107,358 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tailgate not opening from outside

Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,010 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Pads Low

Major Engine Oil Leak

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf ball joint cover damp, both lower arm bushes deteriating slightly, rear discs poor,

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,176 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,930 miles

plastic covering both outer sill panels

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,023 miles

All tyre pressures low.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine under tray fitted.

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

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

Nearside wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,255 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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AY55 XBD 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 AY55 XBD, 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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AY55 XBD is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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