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GV05 VFL

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,226 mi
Last recorded58,226 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,226 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 52,649 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 52,648 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,121 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass dull .

small chips inn screen .

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass dull .

Offside Front tyre worn on edges .

small chips inn screen .

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,341 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking in treads .

n/s/f door mirror glass deteriorated .

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,493 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,780 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 20,992 miles

front tyres inner/outter treads balding

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,847 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 16,847 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,577 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 VFL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFL, 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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GV05 VFL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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