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L30 GWF

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,804 mi
Last recorded208,804 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 GWF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 208,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 208,804 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 203,793 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 203,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 199,170 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 196,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 189,380 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 189,380 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 189,380 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 182,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 168,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 155,394 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 155,394 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 139,091 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

front discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 130,117 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 120,279 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,158 miles

plastic covers on outer sills n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,880 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,880 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,750 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,487 miles

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

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

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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L30 GWF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L30 GWF, 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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L30 GWF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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