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LX05 NZW

2005 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,721 mi
Last recorded149,721 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NZW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 149,721 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack and hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Fail 23 Aug 2022 149,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack and hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Pass 27 Aug 2021 140,363 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 140,360 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,984 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 105,061 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,541 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 91,826 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,362 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,201 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,201 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,460 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,436 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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LX05 NZW is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX05 NZW, 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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LX05 NZW is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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