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GV55 PVJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,857 mi
Last recorded94,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,857 miles

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

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

abs malfunctioning at low speed when driven it appears adjustment ,repair required

subframes ,suspension components and some prescribed areas under body corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

abs malfunctioning at low speed when driven it appears adjustment ,repair required

subframes ,suspension components and some prescribed areas under body corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,207 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

covers under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

offside rear suspension level sensor bracket broken

outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas

subframes , suspension arms , springs ,suspension components and some under body areas corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 91,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers under trays fitted obscure some areas and components

front under tray not fully secure

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

offside rear suspension level sensor bracket broken

outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas

subframes , suspension arms , springs ,suspension components and some under body areas corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,459 miles

subframes ,suspension springs and components under car and some areas under body corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 86,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

subframes ,suspension springs and components under car and some areas under body corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coil springs ,suspension components and some areas under body corroded

under trays ,outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jul 2020 82,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coil springs ,suspension components and some areas under body corroded

under trays ,outer sill covers fitted obscure some prescribed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,345 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,024 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms and components corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 75,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms and components corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,984 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 61,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mount at front broken

heatshield on fuel tank insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2014 55,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge and perished

slight leak at power steering pump

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

slight leak at power steering pump

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,485 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,484 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,096 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 PVJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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