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MF05 XEC

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,877 mi
Last recorded149,877 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XEC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 149,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake travel high

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,388 miles

Deep cracks in o/s/r tyre inner side wall

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges

Handbrake travel high

Rear exhaust mount broke/exhaust still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

n/s/r disc back plate loose

Pass 12 Jun 2015 130,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear w/blade splitt

Fail 11 Jun 2015 130,807 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear w/blade splitt

Pass 12 Jun 2014 124,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsr tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake travel high

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,651 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and may be close to having ply or cords exposed,grooves on edges of tread not as deep as grooves with wear indicators

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,922 miles

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

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

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

tint film on rear side and centre rear window

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,916 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

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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MF05 XEC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MF05 XEC, 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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MF05 XEC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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