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RF05 VDA

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,575 mi
Last recorded156,575 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VDA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 156,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 144,743 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 144,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 138,782 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2017 138,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,355 miles

Both headlamp aims were above limit-have been adjusted

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Slight oil leak from power assisted steering delivery pipe

Slight oil leak from powers assisted steering pump

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 105,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,876 miles

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

rear brake disc's very rusted on inner surface

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perishing outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,883 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 VDA is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VDA, 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 VDA is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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