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MH55 XOV

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XOV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,759 miles

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

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,236 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,439 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,822 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,770 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,110 miles

Front Tyres are wearing on the edges

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear shocker covers are deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,790 miles

o/s/rear park brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,728 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,098 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,755 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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MH55 XOV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MH55 XOV, 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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MH55 XOV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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