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CE05 OWO

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,118 mi
Last recorded104,118 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 OWO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front lower arm rear bushes split/perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

small cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,865 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,152 miles

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

front both sides wishbone bush worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014 50,152 miles

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

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

front both sides wishbone bush worn

Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,588 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 38,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 24,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CE05 OWO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE05 OWO, 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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CE05 OWO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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