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GV05 RLZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 RLZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,810 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/r bumper loose

Fail 6 Nov 2023 96,809 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/r bumper loose

Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,124 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,761 miles

Front Both Nearside & Offside Air Suspension Upper Mounts Has Slight Play

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Nearside & Offside Starting To Deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes Badly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Nearside & Offside Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Starting To Deteriorate ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Deteriorated & Tread Very Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both Nearside & Offside Sills Some Corrosion

Some General Underside Minor Corrosion Inc. Fuel Filler Metal Pipes

Fail 18 Aug 2021 78,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,217 miles

Nearside Mirror Glass Starting To Deteriorate

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Slight Corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill Slight Corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Has Slight Corrosion

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,878 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,461 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,461 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 64,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 63,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 60,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 56,871 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 52,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,467 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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GV05 RLZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 GV05 RLZ, 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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What year was GV05 RLZ registered?

GV05 RLZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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