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RA55 BWM

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,792 mi
Last recorded103,792 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BWM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 103,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 100,174 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2022 95,561 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,733 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 86,733 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2019 83,748 miles

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,539 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,905 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,131 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,889 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,475 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 24,475 miles

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

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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RA55 BWM is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA55 BWM, 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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RA55 BWM is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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