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SM05 JVX

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,790 mi
Last recorded69,790 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JVX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 69,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 60,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 53,049 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 53,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 44,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,025 miles

advisory nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 13 May 2008 35,025 miles

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

advisory nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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 JVX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SM05 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

SM05 JVX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 JVX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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