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VN55 JMU

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,849 mi
Last recorded108,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JMU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,849 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 108,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,064 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 100,064 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,904 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 85,175 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 85,175 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2018 82,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2017 80,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2016 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

slightly cracks on both rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2016 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slightly cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2015 76,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Pass 14 May 2012 57,907 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,907 miles

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 48,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,429 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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VN55 JMU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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