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LW05 DKX

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,592 mi
Last recorded130,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 DKX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,592 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,006 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 119,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,613 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 4 May 2017 107,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 97,082 miles

nearside front wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 4 May 2016 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 7 May 2015 90,343 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres low on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,841 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish (235/55r18)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,391 miles

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm recommend replacement 235/55/18

Offside front tyre 2mm recommend replacement

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,743 miles

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

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

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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LW05 DKX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LW05 DKX, 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 LW05 DKX registered?

LW05 DKX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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