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WJ05 CWL

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,453 mi
Last recorded156,453 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CWL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 156,453 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 156,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 148,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 138,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 127,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,928 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,584 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,173 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 52,657 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,610 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,566 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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WJ05 CWL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ05 CWL, 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 WJ05 CWL registered?

WJ05 CWL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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