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GY05 LVP

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LVP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,840 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,799 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,515 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,763 miles

Air suspension not level, would strongly advise further investigation

Both front lower ball joint covers leaking grease.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,706 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED IN INNER FACES

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTING ON INNER FACES

Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,626 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED IN INNER FACES

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTING ON INNER FACES

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,839 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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GY05 LVP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GY05 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

GY05 LVP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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