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FT05 HCJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,121 mi
Last recorded152,121 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 HCJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,121 miles

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,145 miles

exhaust mountings insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 140,149 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 140,146 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 115,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 103,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 92,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 83,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 62,180 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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FT05 HCJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FT05 HCJ, 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 FT05 HCJ registered?

FT05 HCJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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