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GX05 YVZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,067 mi
Last recorded181,067 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 YVZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 181,067 miles

front suspension bushes perished

rear exhaust mount

rear subframe bushes perished

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 181,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front suspension bushes perished

rear exhaust mount

rear subframe bushes perished

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 176,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2018 169,193 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear mounting broken

Fail 16 Jul 2018 169,184 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear mounting broken

Pass 18 Jul 2017 161,739 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 154,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 145,927 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 136,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,715 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 128,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 118,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,928 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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GX05 YVZ 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 GX05 YVZ, 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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GX05 YVZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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