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MK05 HGM

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 HGM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 105,300 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 105,267 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative both sides (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,966 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,198 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,867 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 81,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,207 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,464 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,183 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,598 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,965 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,965 miles

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

rear pads low

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 HGM is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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