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RK05 WYV

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,851 mi
Last recorded185,851 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WYV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 185,851 miles

Nearside Rear subframe mounting bush worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess airbag cover/boot split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 185,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting bush worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess airbag cover/boot split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 180,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 166,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 158,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2018 146,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 138,097 miles

Front axle rusty

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2017 138,097 miles

Front axle rusty

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 133,337 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 127,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2015 127,199 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2014 121,593 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 121,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 114,219 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 106,453 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2011 100,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,162 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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RK05 WYV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK05 WYV, 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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RK05 WYV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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