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LC05 RYV

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,035 mi
Last recorded129,035 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 RYV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

wipers worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,521 miles

Offside Gearbox flange oil seal leaking oil on to exhaust.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,521 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Gearbox flange oil seal leaking oil on to exhaust.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 109,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 101,608 miles

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

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 89,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 79,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 68,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 59,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,104 miles

front & rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2009 40,331 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 May 2008 32,043 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 32,043 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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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LC05 RYV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LC05 RYV, 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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What year was LC05 RYV registered?

LC05 RYV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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