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MC05 YTP

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

208,767 mi
Last recorded208,767 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YTP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 208,767 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 193,745 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 175,669 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off but system still well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 5 Dec 2018 175,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken off but system still well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 8 Dec 2017 168,125 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 168,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,904 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 123,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 143,058 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 143,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 133,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 133,081 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 123,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 112,087 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 112,087 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 94,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,237 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 83,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,081 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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MC05 YTP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MC05 YTP, 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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MC05 YTP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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