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SB55 PXC

2005 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 PXC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,032 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,146 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 77,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 74,354 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,192 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside components covered in underseal front and rear suspension components arms,linkages and suspension joints.also are corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 68,131 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view of testable items

general corrosion to testable front and rear suspension components arms,linkages and suspension joints

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,720 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 50,720 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 31 Dec 2014 39,860 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 39,860 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,644 miles

n/s/f tyre valve detereorated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 36,644 miles

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

n/s/f tyre valve detereorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,639 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,410 miles

imbalance at front brakes

scoring and pitting at inner surface of front discs/advise attention

Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,137 miles

front discs scored/lipped -corrosion at inner braking surface <advise attention>

monitor tyre wear.. extra wear at edges of treads

Pass 1 Dec 2008 13,262 miles

nearside rear tyre reading 2mm at very inner edge <report only>

play at offside rear wheel.traced to bush at knuckle

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 PXC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXC, 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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SB55 PXC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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