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FL55 ENR

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,006 mi
Last recorded201,006 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ENR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 201,006 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 200,961 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 192,459 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 11 Sep 2021 178,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 178,695 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 166,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 165,789 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 155,788 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 141,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 132,285 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 126,748 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

bonnet stay strut not holding

Pass 19 Sep 2015 117,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,027 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay strut not holding

both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay gas strut weak and not hold bonnet up

Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,971 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FL55 ENR 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 71.4%.

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 FL55 ENR, 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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FL55 ENR is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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