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GY05 TZF

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 TZF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 121,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage looks wet with oil (2.1.5 (a))

power steering noisy but works as intended poss fluid low

underbody components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 116,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 116,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,322 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 107,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and suspension rust

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,186 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack boot has misting (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack boot has misting (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,445 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s rear outer face brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,329 miles

o/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under engine cover loose

Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,579 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under engine cover loose

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre small cracks

Fail 26 Jun 2014 68,669 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre small cracks

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s front wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,553 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,208 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 TZF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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