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FA54 NUE

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,765 mi
Last recorded117,765 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NUE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 117,765 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 115,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 112,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 111,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2021 111,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 107,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine lamp on

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 8 May 2019 101,613 miles

Nearside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 101,613 miles

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

Nearside Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 94,894 miles

EML ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT STILL READABLE

PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Fail 14 May 2018 94,894 miles

EML ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT STILL READABLE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 25 May 2017 87,463 miles

EML LIGHT ON

KNOCK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION,FURTHER INVESTIGATION NEEDED

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST

Pass 9 May 2016 80,390 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,013 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 May 2014 67,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 May 2014 67,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face on only braking on 50% of surface

front number plate cracked

front outer brake pads low

parking brake pedal has long travel

unable to see inboard brake pads

Pass 22 May 2013 62,071 miles

front discs corroded and worn on inner face,and only braking on 60% of disc face

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,398 miles

pas pump damp

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2011 51,708 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2010 47,064 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,099 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre near limit inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,801 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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FA54 NUE is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FA54 NUE, 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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FA54 NUE is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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