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GR55 VZD

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 VZD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 103,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,371 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 96,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,468 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 87,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,488 miles

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

exhaust front hanger missing but still adequately secured

n/s/f wiper slightly torn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,976 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 38,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,321 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,970 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 19,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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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GR55 VZD is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GR55 VZD, 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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GR55 VZD is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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