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SA05 JZF

2005 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,108 mi
Last recorded127,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 JZF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 127,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both sides door mirror glass lens deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front mirrors discoloured

handbrake operation noisy

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,405 miles

Front tyres are unevenly worn (n/s more-so0

N/s & o/s front lowr suspension arm mount bushes have deteriorated & split (o/s more-so)

Oil leak ()

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Fail 20 Sep 2017 124,405 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front tyres are unevenly worn (n/s more-so0

N/s & o/s front lowr suspension arm mount bushes have deteriorated & split (o/s more-so)

Oil leak ()

Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2016 119,256 miles

Engine covering hinders view to some testable items

N/s & o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes have deteriorated & split (o/s more-so)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propeller shaft oil seal appears to be leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,768 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 114,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2013 95,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,421 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,170 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,668 miles

brakes appear worn ...advise renewal

monitor tyre wear at edges

rear wiper torn

smear at front wipers

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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SA05 JZF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA05 JZF, 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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SA05 JZF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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