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DK55 UUP

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,966 mi
Last recorded125,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UUP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 125,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling sensor link rod snapped. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Along subframe. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Head light bracket damaged with slight movement.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp around pinion. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Diff damp

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates. (0.1 (b))

Unable to check both front wheel bearings due to N/S binding, effecting both.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,862 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,886 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Long parking brake lever travel.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Head light has very slight movement.

Nearside Rear Brake calliper has moderate wear/play in both side pints.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Head light top mounting bracket cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn and knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,025 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 116,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,866 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 3 Aug 2016 98,931 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 98,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,395 miles

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

front grill insecure

passangers wiper split

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,476 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,476 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 66,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,304 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,867 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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DK55 UUP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK55 UUP, 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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DK55 UUP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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