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MV55 YYU

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,688 mi
Last recorded103,688 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,505 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 93,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,888 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever almost at end of working travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 75,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges near legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,129 miles

both front tyres worn on edges near legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,059 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 YYU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YYU, 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 MV55 YYU registered?

MV55 YYU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MV55 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 YYU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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