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SK05 YLR

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,235 mi
Last recorded135,235 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 YLR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 135,235 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 123,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 117,103 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 111,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 111,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 105,640 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 105,640 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,998 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,478 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,475 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 71,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,570 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 51,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,753 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,290 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,788 miles

rear bumper damaged around n/s fog light

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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SK05 YLR is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK05 YLR, 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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SK05 YLR is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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