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FM05 UCO

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,911 mi
Last recorded123,911 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 UCO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,493 miles

both front wishbone bushes splitting.

o/s handbrake cable sticking.

o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 106,273 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine radiator leaking slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,258 miles

very slight bind on o/s/r parking brake.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,121 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,447 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,317 miles

front plate cracked.

parking brake travel.

slight wear to front discs.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,317 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front plate cracked.

parking brake travel.

slight wear to front discs.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,436 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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FM05 UCO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM05 UCO, 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 FM05 UCO registered?

FM05 UCO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is FM05 UCO safe to buy?

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