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GY05 HWO

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,480 mi
Last recorded133,480 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 HWO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 133,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 132,278 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2021 122,045 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 122,038 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,426 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 115,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 107,217 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,090 miles

oil level low

bonnet strut inoperative

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet strut inoperative

both front tyre pressures low

both front tyres wearing badly on edges(bald)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,070 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,357 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,580 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,074 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,269 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 32,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,311 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 15,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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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GY05 HWO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY05 HWO, 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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What year was GY05 HWO registered?

GY05 HWO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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