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VA54 DLD

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,363 mi
Last recorded142,363 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 DLD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 142,363 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriorating. but still serviceable.

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged.

both front brake pads getting low.

both rear brake discs corroding and rusting.

Fail 21 Dec 2022 142,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriorating. but still serviceable.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged.

both front brake pads getting low.

both rear brake discs corroding and rusting.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Rear differential is noisy.

Fail 23 Jun 2021 136,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover split. and play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover split. and play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Rear differential is noisy.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 129,894 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 123,218 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 113,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,985 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,644 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 92,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,863 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,222 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,237 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 51,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front pads getting low

unable to test tow bar electrics

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,129 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 44,109 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,202 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2009 30,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,359 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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VA54 DLD is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VA54 DLD, 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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VA54 DLD is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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