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GK55 BAA

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,833 mi
Last recorded181,833 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BAA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 181,833 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2021 171,298 miles

Brake caliper loose on pins o/s/r

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 156,862 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2019 147,016 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 May 2018 136,164 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 24 May 2018 136,083 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar links worn

windscreen cracked

wiper rubbers in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2017 123,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 109,669 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 109,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,385 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

O/S/R Brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,552 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,552 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,560 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

slight oil misting from power steering pump.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,649 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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GK55 BAA is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GK55 BAA, 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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GK55 BAA is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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