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HG54 EKN

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 EKN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 166,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2019 161,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, Heavily Deteriorated / Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, Heavily Deteriorated / Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 161,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, Heavily Deteriorated / Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush, Heavily Deteriorated / Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 154,322 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2017 150,006 miles

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 144,829 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 140,941 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 235/55/18

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,798 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 135,975 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 133,611 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 130,480 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 130,480 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 126,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Slight bind on Offside Rear brake, disc shows signs of overheating.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 122,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 122,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 117,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 107,289 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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HG54 EKN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HG54 EKN, 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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HG54 EKN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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