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GY05 PKU

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,612 mi
Last recorded137,612 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 137,612 miles

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

Rear under body & suspension corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 128,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 128,330 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,990 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 116,316 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 103,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,731 miles

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

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,617 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,042 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 67,042 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,984 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,182 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 34,738 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,738 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,710 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 PKU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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