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LX05 VZV

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,845 mi
Last recorded164,845 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VZV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 164,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 151,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,822 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 138,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,538 miles

osr tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Mar 2015 101,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,052 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,052 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,261 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 367,685 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,403 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

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 VZV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX05 VZV, 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 LX05 VZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LX05 VZV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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