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LF55 JGV

2006 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,699 mi
Last recorded132,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX300 SE Auto67,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 JGV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,699 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,138 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 122,086 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,316 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 110,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 235/55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,049 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGES. REPLACE ASAP. 235/55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,736 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,428 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides[back bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,313 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 30,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,482 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 19,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 11,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 9,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 7,694 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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LF55 JGV is a 2006 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 67,277 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF55 JGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF55 JGV registered?

LF55 JGV is a 2006 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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