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RK55 SBU

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,787 mi
Last recorded169,787 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 SBU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 169,787 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 169,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 152,483 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 152,483 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,075 miles

slight play offside rear roll bar bush

Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,591 miles

drivers wiper split

front lower arm, rear bushes perishing

front tyres worn edges

rear pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,805 miles

front pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,002 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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RK55 SBU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 RK55 SBU, 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 RK55 SBU registered?

RK55 SBU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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