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SB55 FFT

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FFT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 99,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate slightly cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,245 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate slightly cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,179 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 89,179 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,061 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,445 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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SB55 FFT is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB55 FFT, 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 SB55 FFT registered?

SB55 FFT is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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