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RL55 NZS

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NZS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,710 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 28 Nov 2019 103,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,402 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 94,383 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,697 miles

n/s/f lower suspension rear bush deteriorated but showing no movement

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but showing no movement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2018 83,697 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension rear bush deteriorated but showing no movement

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but showing no movement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,000 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,611 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,419 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,217 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 24,217 miles

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

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,981 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall,

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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RL55 NZS is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RL55 NZS, 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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RL55 NZS is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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