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RV55 YLJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,310 mi
Last recorded122,310 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 122,310 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 120,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2023 120,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 118,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 116,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,364 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 111,496 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 109,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,096 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,932 miles

Battery clamp requires re-securing

Front brake pads becoming worn

Front lower suspension bottom ball joints weaping grease from dust covers

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated and cracked

Nearside front bumper damage

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear number plate deteriorating

Washer fluid requires flushing and cleaning out

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,155 miles

Both front lower suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorating

General corrosion to underbody

Nearside door mirror tinted

Nearside front bumper has damage

Offside front anti-roll bar link top ball joint gaiter deteriorating

PAS pump weaping oil

Parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,571 miles

Chip in windscreen outside area A smaller than 10mm

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,780 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 86,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,738 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,217 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 YLJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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