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HW06 MHL

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,195 mi
Last recorded145,195 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 MHL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 145,195 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Top covers fitted in engine bay so unable to inspect some items.

Under Trays fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Pass 25 Jan 2025 137,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 130,023 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 127,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 119,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 112,872 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 112,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 104,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,796 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall deep cut but no cords showing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,429 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 81,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18/99v bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18/100v yokohoma (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18/99v (4.1.E.1)

front wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 5 May 2016 70,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2015 58,620 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,400 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,676 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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HW06 MHL is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 74,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW06 MHL, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW06 MHL is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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