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SM05 JVJ

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,506 mi
Last recorded128,506 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JVJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 128,506 miles

very minor surface rust on rear inner sills and chassis.

Pass 14 May 2013 115,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 101,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 14 May 2012 101,782 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,892 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,541 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 75,162 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,289 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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SM05 JVJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM05 JVJ, 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 SM05 JVJ registered?

SM05 JVJ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is SM05 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 JVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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