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LA55 JKU

2006 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 JKU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 141,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 134,493 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 134,493 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper bleed nipple leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 128,049 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 128,049 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 122,042 miles

parking brake close to end of travel.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,325 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2020 105,631 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 105,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,604 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,659 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,658 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,602 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,306 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,898 miles

nearside wiper slight deterioration

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,727 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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LA55 JKU is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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