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GY05 TYF

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,649 mi
Last recorded156,649 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 156,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 156,424 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 135,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 135,182 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 114,273 miles

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Fail 17 May 2013 114,273 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 18 May 2012 90,715 miles

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

Nearside brake disc corroded and scored.

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

Pass 20 May 2011 70,047 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,554 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,715 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 TYF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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