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FM54 GKU

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,311 mi
Last recorded131,311 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GKU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 131,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,803 miles

rear discs pitted

sill covers

Pass 8 Sep 2011 117,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake disc's worn

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,816 miles

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 17 Mar 2010 97,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,815 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,400 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,761 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,596 miles

both rear tyres worn low

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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FM54 GKU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FM54 GKU, 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 FM54 GKU registered?

FM54 GKU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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