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MH55 XVL

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,362 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 98,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,082 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 69,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear disc scored/both front discs slightly worn

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 XVL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MH55 XVL, 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 MH55 XVL registered?

MH55 XVL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MH55 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 XVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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