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MV55 YYB

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,626 mi
Last recorded152,626 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YYB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 152,626 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 147,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 139,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 134,101 miles

Both rear hub backplate slightly insecure and corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,201 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slight wear

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 127,201 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wishbone bushes slight wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 119,915 miles

Front wishbone bushes deteriorating, no play, both sides

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 119,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wishbone bushes deteriorating, no play, both sides

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor disc to pad connection (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,425 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 114,425 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is going out of shape

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads are low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs in very poor condition especially n/s/r as surface area badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,212 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,199 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 96,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,026 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,174 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,598 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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MV55 YYB is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV55 YYB, 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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MV55 YYB is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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