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GP55 UPH

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 UPH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 121,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 121,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,784 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

vehicle raised slowly after jacking beam tests

Pass 5 Oct 2018 104,419 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 104,419 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,547 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 97,547 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,027 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,555 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,588 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,105 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,321 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,734 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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,475 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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GP55 UPH is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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