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GV55 RAU

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,393 mi
Last recorded116,393 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 116,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak ?

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,265 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres close to fouling a part of the vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2014 82,097 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,087 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,175 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,980 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,070 miles

uneven wear to both front tyres

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 RAU 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 81.3%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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