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AY55 XBR

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,377 mi
Last recorded209,377 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 209,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 197,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 197,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 179,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 158,303 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d mount (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 158,303 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 144,583 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 126,788 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 126,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 108,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,902 miles

Cut to tread area on nsr tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2008 43,902 miles

Cut to tread area on nsr tyre

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XBR is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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