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BV05 YTE

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,469 mi
Last recorded158,469 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YTE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 158,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 157,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 156,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 153,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front headlight slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 146,860 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,972 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 133,972 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)

Pass 25 May 2011 119,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2011 119,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2010 107,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,102 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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BV05 YTE is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV05 YTE, 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 BV05 YTE registered?

BV05 YTE is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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