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BU54 VJM

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,564 mi
Last recorded117,564 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VJM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,564 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,326 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes rear slight deteriation

handbrake slight reserve travel slight low reading osr

knocking noise heard osf but no play detected advise further investigation

large oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,686 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,590 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,545 miles

bonnet gas strut weak

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet gas strut weak

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre worn on edge

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet gas strut weak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 48,110 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 48,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,820 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

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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BU54 VJM is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BU54 VJM, 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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What year was BU54 VJM registered?

BU54 VJM is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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