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MF55 SMV

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,131 mi
Last recorded91,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 SMV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,131 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,903 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,462 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on outside edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,334 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,110 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,885 miles

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

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

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

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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MF55 SMV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF55 SMV, 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 MF55 SMV registered?

MF55 SMV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is MF55 SMV safe to buy?

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