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VFG 749

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,291 mi
Last recorded111,291 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFG 749
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,550 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 98,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,299 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,028 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-tray fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,660 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,482 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,486 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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VFG 749 is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFG 749, 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 VFG 749 registered?

VFG 749 is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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