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LN05 FBC

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,470 mi
Last recorded213,470 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 FBC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 213,470 miles

Central Front Exhaust heatshield slightly loose, but unlike to become unattached

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside, offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 212,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 206,983 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 197,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 197,694 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 187,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 178,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 157,123 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 157,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 135,511 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 120,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edge ok at present for test

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge of tread ok at present for test

Fail 4 Apr 2014 120,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edge ok at present for test

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge of tread ok at present for test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 107,865 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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LN05 FBC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LN05 FBC, 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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LN05 FBC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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