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SF05 VZZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,791 mi
Last recorded107,791 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 VZZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,791 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,040 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 92,240 miles

BOTH front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Corrosion in both rear sills

Corrosion to front and rear sub frames

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 81,598 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,180 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,536 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 62,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp washers do not appear to be working.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,514 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,514 miles

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

exhaust correded

front brake discs correded inner poor

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,988 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,144 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 38,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,526 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 35,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,947 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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SF05 VZZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF05 VZZ, 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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SF05 VZZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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