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RF55 LTO

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,392 mi
Last recorded118,392 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LTO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,512 miles

n/s/r tyre edges worn just in limits.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,339 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,539 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 51,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 46,831 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,831 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,654 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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RF55 LTO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF55 LTO, 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 RF55 LTO registered?

RF55 LTO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is RF55 LTO safe to buy?

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