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AY55 XBG

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 142,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 126,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,688 miles

body under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,682 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

body under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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 XBG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBG, 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 AY55 XBG registered?

AY55 XBG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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