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BN06 LXO

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

197,014 mi
Last recorded197,014 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 LXO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 197,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded To filler neck ()

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 196,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded To filler neck ()

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 191,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 185,036 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 176,257 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 166,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 166,987 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 159,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 159,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 149,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 145,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,801 miles

High level stop lamp is not working.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Offside Windscreen wiper effectiveness poor. Worn blade &/or greasy screen.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 137,597 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 131,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly & shows signs of overheating.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 131,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly & shows signs of overheating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 117,808 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp not working.

Offside front tyre has excessive wear to inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,193 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,858 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 74,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,855 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,690 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 41,690 miles

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

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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BN06 LXO is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 74,652 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 BN06 LXO, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN06 LXO registered?

BN06 LXO is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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