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EJ05 NHV

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,112 mi
Last recorded187,112 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NHV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 187,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 173,026 miles

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

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

hand brake efficiency just meat

power steering noisey

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 173,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

hand brake efficiency just meat

power steering noisey

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 153,906 miles

Nearside rear brake binding.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 138,673 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 137,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 123,986 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge and small cracks in tread this tyre very close to legal limit

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish and cracking in tread

Fail 21 May 2015 123,985 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

rear no plate could be better

Pass 20 May 2014 111,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 99,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 90,681 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 18 May 2011 80,365 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,291 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 57,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 42,745 miles

Nearside 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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EJ05 NHV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ05 NHV, 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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EJ05 NHV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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