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BG55 VXB

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,306 mi
Last recorded156,306 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VXB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 156,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Apr 2024 156,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Apr 2023 151,074 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Apr 2022 146,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Oct 2021 144,470 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,802 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 126,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 120,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm and slight bind (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Oct 2015 107,247 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Minot play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link.

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 100,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,179 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,368 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 78,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,071 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,218 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,185 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,620 miles

o/s tront tyre worn on inner edge

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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BG55 VXB is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG55 VXB, 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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BG55 VXB is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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