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GP55 OFJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,953 mi
Last recorded172,953 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 OFJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 172,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear axle leaking slightly

fuel filler pipes corroding

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 154,151 miles

corrosion rear subframe

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 135,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,120 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,275 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.1)

rear pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,949 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,857 miles

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

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 OFJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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