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MP55 BNU

2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,061 mi
Last recorded33,061 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto70,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BNU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,933 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on outer edges

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,505 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 20,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,600 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 15,600 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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MP55 BNU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 70,890 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MP55 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MP55 BNU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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