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DX55 VKE

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,066 mi
Last recorded133,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VKE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 133,066 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 128,962 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINKAGES BALL JOINTS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 128,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced (10.1 (p))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINKAGES BALL JOINTS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 128,947 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsc lamp on (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

underside body underneath has corrosions

Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

hand brake has very little resave travel needs adjustment

Pass 28 Sep 2019 111,302 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 111,298 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn oninner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,204 miles

all rear subframe bushes parished

both front suspension arms bushes parished

brake fluid level low

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill panels

o/s/f headlamp brackets broken

o/s/f seat webbing fraying

o/s/r brake back plate missing

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes and link rods

Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,127 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction airfreshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 255/55/18hr (5.2.3 (b))

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

all rear subframe bushes parished

both front suspension arms bushes parished

brake fluid level low

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill panels

o/s/f headlamp brackets broken

o/s/f seat webbing fraying

o/s/r brake back plate missing

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes and link rods

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,274 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,279 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,122 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 28,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,490 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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DX55 VKE is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX55 VKE, 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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DX55 VKE is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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