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BG05 BVY

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,768 mi
Last recorded137,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BVY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,768 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 137,768 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,671 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 126,671 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,127 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 103,281 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 103,281 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 92,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,124 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,496 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,769 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Slight wear on nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,948 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,131 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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BG05 BVY 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 BG05 BVY, 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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BG05 BVY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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