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BF55 OBZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OBZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,917 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,616 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering fluid level low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,466 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 81,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,188 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,963 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking slight

Fail 2 Oct 2013 67,962 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking slight

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on edge slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,547 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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BF55 OBZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF55 OBZ, 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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BF55 OBZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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