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SJ55 WJL

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,521 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 119,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,996 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,257 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,174 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,521 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,436 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,191 miles

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

offside front tyre balde on outside edge (wheel alignment)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,089 miles

both front lower arm ball joints leaking grease but gaitors not split

child seat osr

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,410 miles

front discs large lip + grooved

front pads wearing thin

front wishbone bushes perished

headlight warning light on , alignment ok

slight play at osr arb bush

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,358 miles

Approx' just over 1/4 left on front brake pads.

Automatic headlight levelling system warning light staying on.

Battery not totally secure.

Both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Front brake pad shims missing.

Lip on front brake discs.

Nearside front tyre bald on outer wear edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing low + small cracks on sidewall.

Small cracks on sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Windscreen wipers split.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 52,257 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Approx 26% imbalance at rear brakes.

Approx' just over 1/4 left on front brake pads.

Automatic headlight levelling system warning light staying on.

Battery not totally secure.

Both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Excessive corrosion on nearside rear brake disc, req's renewal now, with pads.

Front brake pad shims missing.

Lip on front brake discs.

Nearside front tyre bald on outer wear edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing low + small cracks on sidewall.

Small cracks on sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Windscreen wipers split.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,356 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,356 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)

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 WJL 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 SJ55 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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