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RJ05 VVC

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,758 mi
Last recorded115,758 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VVC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,758 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 115,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 109,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,937 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2012 51,948 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 51,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,111 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 34,396 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,396 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,676 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,021 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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RJ05 VVC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RJ05 VVC, 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 RJ05 VVC registered?

RJ05 VVC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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