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MK05 RZX

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,973 mi
Last recorded135,973 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 RZX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 129,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 121,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,197 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking pipe on sub frame (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,826 miles

afs light flashing

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,595 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split

Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split

Pass 2 May 2014 71,141 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 67,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,041 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,729 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 RZX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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