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VU55 VWS

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VWS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,082 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,082 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,256 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake performance only 19%

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,015 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,756 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,557 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres showing signs of age (cracking)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,861 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,389 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,210 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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VU55 VWS is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VU55 VWS, 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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VU55 VWS is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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