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VN55 JKO

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JKO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 122,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate slightly damaged

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 8 Apr 2024 122,315 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate slightly damaged

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,503 miles

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 118,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on boarder line (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 113,246 miles

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

both rear tyre excess cracks

Pass 4 May 2018 111,166 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorate

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorate

Fail 3 May 2018 111,162 miles

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorate

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorate

Pass 8 Apr 2017 108,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 103,520 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 103,512 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,929 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 23 Sep 2011 61,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 38,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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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VN55 JKO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN55 JKO, 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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VN55 JKO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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