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SO05 GUF

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,217 mi
Last recorded100,217 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 GUF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,217 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,217 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 58,191 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 53,743 miles

both front tyres worn on outside

front brake discs are worn

wheel alignment reqd

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,884 miles

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

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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SO05 GUF is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SO05 GUF, 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 SO05 GUF registered?

SO05 GUF is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is SO05 GUF safe to buy?

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