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GV55 RDX

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,299 mi
Last recorded146,299 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RDX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 146,299 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,512 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 139,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear x 2 disc back covers deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2021 130,061 miles

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected leveling arm detached (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear x 2 disc back covers deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,675 miles

Rear x 2 disc back plates corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,817 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LIMITS!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear disc cover corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,833 miles

Centre Rear tyres getting low!!

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bushes!]BOTH SIDES! (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on shoulders!!

Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad grinding on disc! (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear tyres getting low!!

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bushes!]BOTH SIDES! (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on shoulders!!

Offside Rear Outer nail in tyre!!

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,503 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush"s !] both sides! (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,489 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush"s !] both sides! (2.4.G.2)

engine light on!

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on!!

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,484 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 RDX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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