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DE05 GYB

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,842 mi
Last recorded173,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GYB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 173,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 173,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 166,236 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 166,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel tank cover heavily corroded + insecure and likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 21 May 2019 157,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 148,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,032 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 110,260 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 110,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 63,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,653 miles

both rear tyre's perrished.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,595 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre's perrished.

Pass 1 May 2009 45,034 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,078 miles

front offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

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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DE05 GYB is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 DE05 GYB, 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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DE05 GYB is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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