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MV05 TXN

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,927 mi
Last recorded146,927 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 TXN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 146,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,797 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

nearside parking brake effort lower by 200 kg then offside

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jan 2019 138,770 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Dec 2017 130,739 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 130,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,224 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 120,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,015 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

low effort to offside (45kg brake force) and nearside (50kg brake force) park brakes

nearside rear brake disc outer face in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,874 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavy on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 92,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,736 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,845 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 49,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,527 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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MV05 TXN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV05 TXN, 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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What year was MV05 TXN registered?

MV05 TXN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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