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GY55 LFV

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,722 mi
Last recorded101,722 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 LFV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 101,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 101,721 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 86,493 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,490 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 85,467 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,226 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,310 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2016 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2015 68,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light displayed

Pass 1 Feb 2015 68,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light displayed

Fail 26 Jan 2015 68,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

v s c light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

v s c light on

Fail 17 Jan 2014 63,497 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

v s c light on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,060 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,332 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 47,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,536 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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GY55 LFV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY55 LFV, 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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GY55 LFV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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