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MJ05 LSY

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Other 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LSY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise battery slightly insecure

advise crack on nearside front upper windscreen outside zone A

Fail 13 Nov 2014 87,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise battery slightly insecure

advise crack on nearside front upper windscreen outside zone A

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,031 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,100 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres close to limit

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,586 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 47,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MJ05 LSY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ05 LSY, 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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MJ05 LSY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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