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RN05 MSU

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,956 mi
Last recorded132,956 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 MSU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 132,956 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,985 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 112,610 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 112,610 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 93,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 79,316 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,424 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,750 miles

rear numberplate deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,493 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,236 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,123 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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RN05 MSU 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 81.3%.

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 RN05 MSU, 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 RN05 MSU registered?

RN05 MSU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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