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GU05 XFF

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,309 mi
Last recorded86,309 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XFF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake disc back plates corroided & poor

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,365 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 81,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,634 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2018 76,634 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 5 Dec 2016

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,537 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 57,537 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,747 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON THE INSIDE EDGES.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,479 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

The N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are getting lower on the inside edges

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,183 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,238 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 22,238 miles

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

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

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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GU05 XFF 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 GU05 XFF, 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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GU05 XFF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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