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SJ05 XLM

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,752 mi
Last recorded36,752 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XLM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,623 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 28,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear wipers smearing

Pass 13 Apr 2009 24,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,078 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SJ05 XLM is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ05 XLM, 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 SJ05 XLM registered?

SJ05 XLM is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is SJ05 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 XLM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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