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RN05 EFL

2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto70,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 EFL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,661 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 118,342 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 118,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,045 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,536 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 102,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear starting perish on tread

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear starting perish on tread

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,985 miles

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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,371 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,839 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGES...

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,233 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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RN05 EFL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 70,890 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN05 EFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN05 EFL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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