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LK05 RZC

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

185,948 mi
Last recorded185,948 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RZC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 185,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 178,340 miles

rear exhaust mount broken system still supported

Pass 16 Dec 2021 165,702 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken system still supported

both rear brake backing plates rusting

Fail 16 Dec 2021 165,702 miles

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

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

Central exhaust mounting broken system still supported

both rear brake backing plates rusting

Pass 21 Dec 2020 156,070 miles

exhaust central box mounting broken system still supported

Pass 30 Nov 2019 148,450 miles

centre exhaust box rear mounting broken system still supported

near side rear tyre getting low 3mm

small marks in front screen

Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,455 miles

centre exhaust box mounting broken system is still supported

small marks in front screen

Fail 11 Dec 2018 140,455 miles

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

centre exhaust box mounting broken system is still supported

small marks in front screen

Pass 13 Dec 2017 134,044 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 125,780 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 120,383 miles

exhaust heat shield poor /at front joint clamp rusting

Pass 12 Dec 2014 113,147 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 105,432 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

oil leak on engine

washer bottle light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 105,432 miles

oil leak on engine

washer bottle light on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,859 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,441 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 8 Dec 2011 85,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,766 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,996 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,855 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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LK05 RZC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LK05 RZC, 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 LK05 RZC registered?

LK05 RZC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LK05 RZC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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