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EX55 SBV

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,820 mi
Last recorded131,820 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SBV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 131,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,190 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 128,190 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 123,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,362 miles

front lower arms rear bushes worn

may have a siezed rear brake caliper n/s

Pass 10 Oct 2014 109,980 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,123 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,328 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,796 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,146 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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EX55 SBV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX55 SBV, 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 EX55 SBV registered?

EX55 SBV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is EX55 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 SBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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