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LA55 EJK

2006 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,900 mi
Last recorded105,900 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 EJK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,900 miles

Front brake imbalance high,o/s lower

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake pedal travel long

Fail 10 Feb 2021 105,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front brake imbalance high,o/s lower

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake pedal travel long

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,721 miles

Nearside Front air suspension strut top mounting knock when barred

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension subframe and mounting points corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2020 102,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front air suspension strut top mounting knock when barred

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on the inner edge.n/s/f low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension subframe and mounting points corroding

parking brake pedal travel long

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,785 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension struts corroding at the top end

fuel pipe o/s/r corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,313 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 95,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,935 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,351 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on the inner section

Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,385 miles

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

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

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

Passenger side front top mount has slight lift

Power steering pump damp and noisey

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,393 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,393 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s parking brake effort low

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low, bald and thin on the outer edge.o/s/f bald on the inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,776 miles

tow bar socket,fog lamp not working,cause for failure from April

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,710 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,026 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2009 31,026 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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LA55 EJK is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LA55 EJK, 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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LA55 EJK is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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