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EK05 KYS

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,387 mi
Last recorded127,387 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 KYS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,387 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,504 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,189 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn low

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,142 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,047 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,253 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,095 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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EK05 KYS is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK05 KYS, 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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What year was EK05 KYS registered?

EK05 KYS is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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