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GL05 KNP

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,869 mi
Last recorded164,869 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KNP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 164,869 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 157,727 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 157,727 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 139,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension componants corroded but not concidered excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,574 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 132,574 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 132,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,154 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 24 Sep 2019 124,154 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,767 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 114,560 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,474 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 104,467 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,844 miles

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 96,831 miles

Nearside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 arms rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,067 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,862 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,408 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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GL05 KNP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GL05 KNP, 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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GL05 KNP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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