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FP05 RYG

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,246 mi
Last recorded194,246 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RYG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 194,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 180,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 168,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 164,653 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 150,146 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator has coolant build up (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 150,146 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator has coolant build up (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 138,081 miles

AFS off light on

Minor oil leak around power steering pipe/pump

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight freeplay found a steering wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2017 127,331 miles

Front Tyre badly worn on edges

Front and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Slight leak/misting from around PAS pump/pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 127,331 miles

Front Tyre badly worn on edges

Front and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

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

Slight leak/misting from around PAS pump/pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust mounting brackets rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,518 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013
Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,489 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,489 miles

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

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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FP05 RYG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FP05 RYG, 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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FP05 RYG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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