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GP05 VWU

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,292 mi
Last recorded140,292 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VWU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 140,292 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 130,474 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 130,449 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,850 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 102,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,021 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front inner brake pads squeal shim insecure / falling out

Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,718 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 64,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,157 miles

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,599 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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GP05 VWU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GP05 VWU, 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 GP05 VWU registered?

GP05 VWU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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The MOT history for GP05 VWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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