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RV55 YLG

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,523 mi
Last recorded74,523 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 YLG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 74,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

front bumper loose nearside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,733 miles

low front near side brake pads

low front offside brake pads

some rust on near side rear disc

some rust on off side rear disc

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,354 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,431 miles

both front tyres bald on both edges

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 YLG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YLG, 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 RV55 YLG registered?

RV55 YLG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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