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SJ55 JHZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,544 mi
Last recorded96,544 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 JHZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

rear brake dust back plates are corroding

rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

slight weep from nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust boot

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

rear brake dust back plates are corroding

rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

slight weep from nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust boot

Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,571 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 81,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,787 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,065 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,064 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,141 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread worn badly on inner and outer edges (close to legal limits)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 72,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges (close to legal limits)

Pass 9 Sep 2012 42,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,970 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,173 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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SJ55 JHZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SJ55 JHZ, 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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SJ55 JHZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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