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GY05 LVU

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,417 mi
Last recorded140,417 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 140,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

lots of rear end surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2020 133,029 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion rear area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tread on 3mm

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tread on 3mm

Fail 7 Jul 2020 133,029 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion rear area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tread on 3mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tread on 3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2018 119,930 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 115,181 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays

Pass 28 May 2016 104,603 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front transmission oil leak

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate/shield is missing

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

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

coolant radiator is slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2016 104,603 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front transmission oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate/shield is missing

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

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

coolant radiator is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 96,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres close to wear markers

both front wish bones bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,414 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,145 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,161 miles

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

nsf tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,199 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 LVU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey 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 GY05 LVU, 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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GY05 LVU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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