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SD55 YBY

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,301 mi
Last recorded132,301 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YBY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 132,301 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 27 Apr 2016 132,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 10 Nov 2014 123,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 116,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 116,025 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,196 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of rear brake discs

handbrake efficiency

Fail 2 Jul 2012 98,196 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

condition of front number plate

condition of rear brake discs

handbrake efficiency

Fail 11 Apr 2011 83,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 68,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,662 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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SD55 YBY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD55 YBY, 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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SD55 YBY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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