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LW55 GAZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,931 mi
Last recorded180,931 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW55 GAZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 180,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 178,161 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 172,322 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pump/Pipe (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 164,198 miles

Centre Exhaust support adrift but still supported.

Engine covers fitted.

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

Under-trays fitted.

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 164,195 miles

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

Centre Exhaust support adrift but still supported.

Engine covers fitted.

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

Under-trays fitted.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 158,167 miles

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

battery clamp is loose but battery is still secure

exhaust back box hanger broken but system is still supported

Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 127,875 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 110,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,438 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,750 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 25,011 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,011 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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LW55 GAZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LW55 GAZ, 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 LW55 GAZ registered?

LW55 GAZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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