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GY05 TYS

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,710 mi
Last recorded100,710 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 100,710 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 100,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch badly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer inner sill at mounting badly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cannot fully inspect due to undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto gearbox sump very badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Appears to be slight leak at pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear trailing arm front mountings heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded at rear , cannot fully inspect due to plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing quite a bit of corrosion especially at rear

Very little reserve travel in handbrake and efficiency just met

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,880 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all rubber bushes in suspension parts perished

all suspension components heavy corrosion

parking brake low reading

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill also inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all rubber bushes in suspension parts perished

all suspension components heavy corrosion

parking brake low reading

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and on wear bands

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

all steel suspension components corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2020 95,135 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and on wear bands

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

all steel suspension components corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 90,192 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cracking on offside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

rear sub-frame bushes in poor condition

underside suspension components in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2019 90,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mount at cat detached (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cracking on offside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

rear sub-frame bushes in poor condition

underside suspension components in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2018 84,733 miles

Brake pedal quite spongy - brake system appears to be in need of servicing

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear outer ( bush in hub ) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Sills fully covered

Underside of vehicle showing quite a bit of corrosion

Very slight pull to left when braking

Fail 3 May 2018 84,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear outer ( bush in hub ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pedal quite spongy - brake system appears to be in need of servicing

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear outer ( bush in hub ) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Sills fully covered

Underside of vehicle showing quite a bit of corrosion

Very slight pull to left when braking

Pass 2 May 2017 79,610 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 79,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/18 99v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank filler pipes showing corrosion

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,312 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank filler pipes showing corrosion

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 5 May 2014 62,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension arms showing some corrosion

both front wipers showing wear

front brake discs showing some corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,361 miles

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2011 48,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,669 miles

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

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

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 TYS is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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