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GY55 LJK

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 LJK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 132,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush deteriating (2.4.F.3)

axle corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2018 132,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush deteriating (2.4.F.3)

axle corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 81,530 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush deteriating (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler tube pipes badly corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded rear subframe unit (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tail exhaust bracket weakened by corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve modified and seriously weakened Levelling activator rod broken (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush deteriating (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken due to corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler tube pipes badly corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded rear subframe unit (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tail exhaust bracket weakened by corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 111,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,731 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,934 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside and lipped

OSR suspension droplink slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2014 94,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inside and lipped

OSR suspension droplink slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2012 86,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 69,294 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear + nearside rear brake discs scored +grooved

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake light staying on

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,960 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 LJK is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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