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SN05 YVW

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,058 mi
Last recorded148,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YVW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 148,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 130,662 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,028 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine check light illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,796 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,796 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,590 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 56,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,840 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,335 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,275 miles

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

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

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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SN05 YVW is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SN05 YVW, 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 SN05 YVW registered?

SN05 YVW is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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The MOT history for SN05 YVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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