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VO05 DWM

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DWM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,350 miles

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

Rear Parking brake has reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2023 113,909 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,890 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 105,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 101,853 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 101,853 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side x2 (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,966 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,758 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,128 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,767 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,430 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,379 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,533 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,393 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,898 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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VO05 DWM is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO05 DWM, 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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VO05 DWM is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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