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RJ05 WXC

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,082 mi
Last recorded141,082 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2022 141,082 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached end at s/abs (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sill/floor area / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sill/floor area / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine front of engine over hot exhaust pipes-- risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 114kgf R 127kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve --on floor (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension system inoperative all solid (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buried under seats (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns @& os Front 2 Rear suspension pipes rotted

Pass 27 Apr 2021 138,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion at parts of underbody

Pass 26 May 2020 134,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over parts of under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play detected at road wheel

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,388 miles

Parking brake effort close to minimum requirement (18%.)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 95,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,188 miles

both rear backplates corroded

both rear tyres scrubbed

Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,683 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,526 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,065 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 35,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,904 miles

advisory front no plate cracked

advisory poor h/brake effiency on n/s/r

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 WXC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WXC, 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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RJ05 WXC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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