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GP55 OET

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,812 mi
Last recorded137,812 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 OET
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 137,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 130,529 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,708 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 122,091 miles

Engine covers fitted+under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 108,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,788 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 84,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2014 84,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,702 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

knocking noise inside car on brake road test

spare wheel cover loose

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,819 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 20,753 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GP55 OET is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GP55 OET, 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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GP55 OET is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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