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RF05 VCO

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,602 mi
Last recorded145,602 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VCO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 145,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 141,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 131,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,793 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,275 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,539 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 May 2012 75,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 66,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,208 miles

Offside Front 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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RF05 VCO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VCO, 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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RF05 VCO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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