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FG55 TWD

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,721 mi
Last recorded166,721 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TWD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 166,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both Sides Inner Sills Corroded Slightly

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Inner Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper Corner Slightly Damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 166,721 miles

Both Sides Inner Sills Corroded Slightly

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Inner Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper Corner Slightly Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 163,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 158,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 154,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Dics (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 144,369 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 138,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 138,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 132,122 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & all suspension parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake just met the brake limit

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,094 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,436 miles

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 14 Mar 2014 90,642 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,519 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,663 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,924 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge (235/55vr18)

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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FG55 TWD is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG55 TWD, 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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FG55 TWD is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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