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GY05 WGG

2005 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,185 mi
Last recorded78,185 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WGG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,185 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filler pipes badly corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 78,185 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filler pipes badly corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,957 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

child seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,891 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,891 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,853 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,141 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 WGG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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