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LT05 VWG

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,108 mi
Last recorded126,108 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VWG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,059 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,949 miles

please advise, vehicles fitted with headlight washers must work. under new legislation from 01/04/2012 this will be reason for failure.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,284 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,259 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 48,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,271 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,650 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 VWG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VWG, 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 LT05 VWG registered?

LT05 VWG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is LT05 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 VWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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