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VN55 JLV

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,041 mi
Last recorded172,041 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JLV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 172,041 miles

Engine cover, under tray and sill covers fitted

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 172,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, under tray and sill covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 161,958 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 147,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 130,580 miles

Offside rear reflector slightly insecure but function not impaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside Rear foglight slightly insecure but function not impaired

Fail 30 Oct 2013 130,579 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside rear reflector slightly insecure but function not impaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air suspension low on offside rear but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel

offside Rear foglight slightly insecure but function not impaired

Pass 24 Nov 2012 114,154 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 22 Nov 2012 114,154 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,124 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 98,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,532 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,036 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,656 miles

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

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 JLV is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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