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RJ05 VVT

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,224 mi
Last recorded180,224 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VVT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 180,224 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 180,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 173,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 173,956 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 166,813 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 166,813 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 166,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 161,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 156,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 125,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,394 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,912 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,266 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,221 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 VVT is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

RJ05 VVT is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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