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SJ55 WJO

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WJO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,821 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,407 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,524 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre outer sidewall various deep cuts / tyre wearing thin outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear inner brake heat shield plate corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2017 67,892 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device heat shield damaged corroded / loose (3.6.I.3)

Offside Rear Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)

Nearside Front Outer tyre outer sidewall various deep cuts / tyre wearing thin outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,156 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,849 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,479 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 8 Aug 2011 47,846 miles

Approx 20kgf of runout at rear brakes.

Bad corrosion on outer face of offside rear brake disc.

Both roof bars pitting.

Corrosion and scoring on outer face of nearside rear brake disc.

Nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer wear edge.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on wear edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre bald on inner wear edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,922 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,922 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy

front discs lipped

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,967 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,522 miles

slight scoring at inner surface of front discs

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 WJO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ55 WJO, 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 WJO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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