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FB05 HRL

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,274 mi
Last recorded156,274 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HRL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 156,274 miles

Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Fail 26 Oct 2020 156,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 127,500 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,468 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped on outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2013 90,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Strongly advise both rear tyres due to several cuts in tread. Unable to prove cords exposed

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,779 miles

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Offside rear brake disc worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,660 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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FB05 HRL 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 81.3%.

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 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 FB05 HRL, 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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FB05 HRL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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