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LT05 VVK

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,978 mi
Last recorded149,978 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VVK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 149,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,516 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 145,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 139,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,113 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,901 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,899 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,758 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,854 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,413 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,993 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,413 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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LT05 VVK is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LT05 VVK, 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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LT05 VVK is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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