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FN05 YAU

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YAU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 112,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 108,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 108,598 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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,245 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and very close to legal limits

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 52,099 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 27 May 2011 44,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,150 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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FN05 YAU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FN05 YAU, 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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FN05 YAU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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