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MF06 VRT

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,933 mi
Last recorded152,933 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 VRT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 152,933 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 152,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster broken (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

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

offside tail light broken

Pass 2 Mar 2023 146,043 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on rear suspension

Offside Rear Tailing light damage not preventing ingress of water

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 146,028 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on rear suspension

Offside Rear Tailing light damage not preventing ingress of water

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,513 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED NOT PREVENTING INGRESS OF WATER

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 138,513 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGED NOT PREVENTING INGRESS OF WATER

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 128,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,056 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 122,056 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,502 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 106,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 106,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 88,851 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,466 miles

Slight bind on the nearside rear brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,465 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight bind on the nearside rear brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,042 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Hand/footbrake will need attention in the near future

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,631 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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MF06 VRT is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 74,652 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 MF06 VRT, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF06 VRT is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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