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VO05 DXE

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,832 mi
Last recorded139,832 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DXE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 139,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

boots struts weak

coolant empty

oil leak (rocker cover area)

signs of coolant leak radiator

Fail 5 Jun 2024 139,638 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

boots struts weak

coolant empty

oil leak (rocker cover area)

signs of coolant leak radiator

Pass 6 Jun 2023 127,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISKS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 118,145 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,929 miles

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

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Inner sills corroded.

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 111,655 miles

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

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Inner sills corroded.

Pass 5 May 2018 106,824 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,299 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,456 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,676 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,190 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,116 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VO05 DXE is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 DXE, 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 DXE is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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