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DA05 RYF

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,178 mi
Last recorded120,178 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 RYF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sub frame , suspension components and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 120,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sub frame , suspension components and sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,148 miles

Light surface corrosion to rear suspension parts

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

Rear subframe and suspension rods bushes are slightly worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. Tyres also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 117,929 miles

Both side front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 May 2021 117,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both side front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass discoloured

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side sides ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 108,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass discoloured

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side sides ()

Pass 27 Dec 2018 101,814 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs required (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,058 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,189 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,187 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,328 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,066 miles

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

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

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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DA05 RYF 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 77.8%.

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 DA05 RYF, 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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DA05 RYF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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