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RF05 MLJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,758 mi
Last recorded105,758 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 MLJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,907 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,309 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,237 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,244 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,696 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 57,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 50,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 31,573 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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RF05 MLJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RF05 MLJ, 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 RF05 MLJ registered?

RF05 MLJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is RF05 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 MLJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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