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GV55 PTU

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,389 mi
Last recorded137,389 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 PTU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 137,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,702 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 111,407 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 91,590 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 91,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 88,258 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 73,361 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 64,746 miles

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

Front tyres wering on edges

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 19 May 2015 64,146 miles

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

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

Front tyres wering on edges

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2014 56,969 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 51,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,684 miles

wipers worn. front brake discs worn. suspension bushes flexing under load. front brake pads worn low. slight perishing to brake hoses.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,528 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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GV55 PTU 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV55 PTU, 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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GV55 PTU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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