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GY05 TWL

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,612 mi
Last recorded32,612 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 32,612 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear + Rear Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle body underseal All over

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 32,611 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak corroded and holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed hole too big to get reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened 2 arms bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank protector cover corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 32,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At brake caliper union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached Fuel tank impact protection shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield corroded and insecure but still offering protection

N/S and O/S front ABS wiring unclipped and insecure

O/S parking brake performance could be better

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 31,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S parking brake performance could be better

Fail 17 Jul 2023 31,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S parking brake performance could be better

Pass 20 Jul 2022 30,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S parking brake performance could be better

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 30,164 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S parking brake performance could be better

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,777 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 26,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,893 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,661 miles

front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,655 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,155 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 20,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,595 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 18,595 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 17,265 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,032 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,023 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 TWL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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