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BJ55 YTY

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YTY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017
Pass 31 Mar 2016 154,595 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 154,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 142,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 142,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 129,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle seatbelt not checked buckle not visable

os rack gaiter & PAS pump damp

pipe nsr damp with oil

wipers just clearing enough

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes undercover

steering rack pinion seal & os rack gaiter damp

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,966 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 106,966 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,287 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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BJ55 YTY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ55 YTY, 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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BJ55 YTY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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