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GW55 MWG

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,845 mi
Last recorded172,845 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 MWG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 172,845 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 170,264 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 169,504 miles

All rear suspension components coroded

Fuel tank heat sheild corroded and loose

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 169,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

All rear suspension components coroded

Fuel tank heat sheild corroded and loose

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 161,268 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 151,779 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2019 139,690 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering certain testable items

parking brake efficiency low possible adjustment required

Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded hole in middle silencer (front of box) (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 94,717 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 94,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed edges

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,710 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 82,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 60,284 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,178 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GW55 MWG is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 74,652 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 GW55 MWG, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GW55 MWG is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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