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MK05 HFY

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,123 mi
Last recorded120,123 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HFY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 120,123 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 120,123 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,352 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,831 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Lower general rust under vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,840 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,979 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 97,979 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,889 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper slightly binding but not restricting free movement

Offside Rear Caliper Slightly binding but not restricting free movement

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,408 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,997 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,281 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,218 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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MK05 HFY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK05 HFY, 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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MK05 HFY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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