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GF55 EPV

2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,513 mi
Last recorded135,513 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto76,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EPV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2018 135,504 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

park brake just met down on n/s

Pass 22 Jan 2016 122,080 miles

1. Hand brake efficiency is low.

2. Plastic sill covers and under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,215 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 4. Front brake pads wearing low.

5. Rear brake pads wearing low. 6. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,013 miles

As per failure

Fail 10 Jan 2014 92,988 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,670 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,116 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 27,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,812 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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GF55 EPV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 76,428 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 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 EPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GF55 EPV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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