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RE06 BFJ

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,096 mi
Last recorded140,096 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 BFJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet safety latch defective

power steering intermittent fault

Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,674 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box front hanger snapped of but system still well supported

offside mirror very poorly repaired

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2024 130,661 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

exhaust rear box front hanger snapped of but system still well supported

some corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 15 May 2023 125,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 123,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 121,095 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 121,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,615 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 117,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 112,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 107,493 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,435 miles

Front Tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 100,607 miles

Offside Front Door mirror loose

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 16 Jul 2016 100,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (cut in tread) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Door mirror loose

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,747 miles

Offside front and Nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2015 88,577 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all brake pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing on edges

passenger rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 62,039 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 21 Jan 2012 52,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,088 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,861 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,586 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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RE06 BFJ is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 74,652 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 RE06 BFJ, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RE06 BFJ is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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