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K18 EFE

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,381 mi
Last recorded126,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 EFE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 126,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked/dirty (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing/contaminated (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges/obviously underinflated/perishing slightly/minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front alternator belt noisy/squealing

Fail 30 Jan 2026 126,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked/dirty (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing/contaminated (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges/obviously underinflated/perishing slightly/minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front alternator belt noisy/squealing

Pass 9 Dec 2024 123,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + perishing + minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 123,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low very low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + perishing + minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush deteriorated/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage damaged/link missing (so repaired/replaced) (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,027 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin/just legal! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear temporary repair carried out on headlamp auto adjuster linkage

Fail 11 Dec 2023 120,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage seized/snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin/just legal! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,310 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level on minimum (so topped up) (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged small cut not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 112,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,276 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 97,276 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,772 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 87,018 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,753 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around pas pump aera

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,719 miles

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

power steering pump damp no visible

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

park brake nearing max travel

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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K18 EFE is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K18 EFE, 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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K18 EFE is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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