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MH05 GKF

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 GKF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 104,507 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,278 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 102,233 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,801 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper blade worn

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,590 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

handbrake shoes adjusted upto maximum, shoes worn and deteriated customer advised on replacement.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges nail in tread

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,586 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges nail in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,030 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 64,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,695 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,695 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,953 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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MH05 GKF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MH05 GKF, 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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MH05 GKF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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