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RE05 SVP

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,587 mi
Last recorded153,587 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 SVP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 153,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative both sides (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 144,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,178 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms front bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,937 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

offside front tyre stem valve slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,349 miles

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

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

both front + offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2016 109,326 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 104,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,581 miles

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

Power steering rack and pump weeping oil.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,143 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,139 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 69,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 59,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,781 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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RE05 SVP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE05 SVP, 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 RE05 SVP registered?

RE05 SVP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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