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FM54 GKY

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,913 mi
Last recorded166,913 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GKY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 166,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,887 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 142,431 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,830 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 115,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,714 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 110,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,688 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 96,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking/ worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking/ worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 7 May 2013 94,030 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 May 2013 94,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 12 Mar 2012 87,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2011 80,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,401 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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FM54 GKY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FM54 GKY, 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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FM54 GKY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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