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SV54 HXA

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,004 mi
Last recorded121,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 HXA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill / inner arch corroded

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill / inner arch corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded or coated in underseal

fuel tank shield deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,525 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank heat shield deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2021 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank heat shield deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,130 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,877 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills damaged and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,400 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,399 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear under side corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

exhaust bracket (rear) broken

Pass 15 May 2015 98,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,257 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 89,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,514 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 71,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,608 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear discs pited

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,520 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,123 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,123 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,969 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,969 miles

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

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

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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SV54 HXA is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SV54 HXA, 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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SV54 HXA is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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