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OY05 OWJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OWJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 130,473 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,881 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,618 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 97,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,661 miles

N/S/F seat belt buckle twisted on belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,266 miles

wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,122 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,419 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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OY05 OWJ 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY05 OWJ, 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 OY05 OWJ registered?

OY05 OWJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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