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R300 AEH

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,150 mi
Last recorded42,150 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 AEH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 42,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,327 miles

Bonnet wont stay in upright position, likely to fall on ones head !

Front wishbone bush both sides starting to separate

N/S/R tyre has cracks between tread blocks

O/S/R brake disc has 1/4 outer surface pitted

O/S/R tyre has cracks between tread blocks and inner shoulder is worn devoid of tread

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,574 miles

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

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

bonnet strut weak

Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

bonnet strut weak

offside rear brake disc corroded..

rear brakes binding on slightly..

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,301 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,972 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,889 miles

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

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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R300 AEH is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey 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 R300 AEH, 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 R300 AEH registered?

R300 AEH is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is R300 AEH safe to buy?

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