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OV05 CTK

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,260 mi
Last recorded132,260 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CTK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 132,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,619 miles

engine pans

Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,394 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Front Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 113,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,381 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,817 miles

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

crack in front number plate

nail in offside front tyre

offside and nearside front lower arms inner bushes starting to split

rear tyres nearly bald on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2013 103,803 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

crack in front number plate

front brake discs worn

nail in offside front tyre

offside and nearside front lower arms inner bushes starting to split

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres nearly bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,283 miles

both wipers worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,772 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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OV05 CTK is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV05 CTK, 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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OV05 CTK is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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