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GY05 ZGK

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,937 mi
Last recorded127,937 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,937 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 127,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 124,586 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,568 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 124,075 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 123,557 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 122,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 122,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,376 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 121,374 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 120,919 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 120,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 120,488 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,113 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,588 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,026 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 21,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ZGK is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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