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B16 BBJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BBJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,224 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both side Radius arm bush perished

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,224 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Both side Radius arm bush perished

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,658 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front suspension/anti role bar noisy

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 75,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,868 miles

Nearside Front D/SHAFT INNER GAITER SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER-ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive OIL-LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND UNDER-CHASIS MEMBERS

Fail 19 Sep 2019 73,868 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension system inoperative OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front D/SHAFT INNER GAITER SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER-ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive OIL-LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND UNDER-CHASIS MEMBERS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,659 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,548 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear service brake low reading

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,493 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,084 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 55,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake draging slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,197 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,796 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,851 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,222 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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B16 BBJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B16 BBJ, 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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B16 BBJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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