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RV55 YLE

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,270 mi
Last recorded162,270 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 YLE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 162,270 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 162,264 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 156,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 156,816 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 150,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 138,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,490 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,920 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wiper blades deterioated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,711 miles

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

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

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

front disc worn on insides

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,279 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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RV55 YLE is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV55 YLE, 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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RV55 YLE is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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