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MA05 WZY

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,274 mi
Last recorded171,274 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WZY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 171,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 163,616 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 163,616 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire lpg pipe from the tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 155,012 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front signs of oil leak

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components, mountings, frame, arms are corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,270 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

rear no plate deteriated

Fail 19 Jan 2021 153,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion in various places

oil leak

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 10 Jan 2020 148,992 miles

corrosion in various places

Fail 9 Jan 2020 148,992 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Jan 2019 139,738 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 129,770 miles

neaside headlight bracket snapped but secure

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2018 129,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,267 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,030 miles

front pads worn

rear disc's worn and pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,546 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,475 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 98,474 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,191 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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MA05 WZY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MA05 WZY, 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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MA05 WZY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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