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AY55 XCE

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,360 mi
Last recorded68,360 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,360 miles

headlamp aims on the lower edge of legal limit! (Self leveling not working correctly).

rear brake pads 1/2 worn! All brake discs slightly corroded on the outer edges!

rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,762 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface.

rear brake pads 1/2 worn.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface.

rear brake pads 1/2 worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,673 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 XCE is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AY55 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

AY55 XCE is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 XCE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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