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VU55 VXB

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,498 mi
Last recorded89,498 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VXB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,976 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 81,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,363 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 72,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,378 miles

Engine covers+Under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

O.S.R+N.S.R Tyres cracked,but cords not exposed

Steering rack bushes slight play

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O.S.F+N.S.F worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O.S.R+N.S.R slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,553 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,059 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,617 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to go bold on outter edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,183 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,355 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 VXB is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VXB, 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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What year was VU55 VXB registered?

VU55 VXB is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 VXB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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