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2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,931 mi
Last recorded139,931 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 LHP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,931 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 134,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 134,935 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 127,081 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 120,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 113,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,155 miles

Both front tyres wprn devoid of tread on both raised edges - ADVISE REPLACE FRONT TYRES BEFORE CORDS POSS SOON EXPOSED

TYRE SIZE: 235/55R15V M+S

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 101,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wprn devoid of tread on both raised edges - ADVISE REPLACE FRONT TYRES BEFORE CORDS POSS SOON EXPOSED

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front tyre obviously under inflated

Rear pads worn thin but have a restricted view but can be heard grinding on efficiency test. Full inspection with wheels removed required to confirm safe operating limits

TYRE SIZE: 235/55R15V M+S

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,594 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,594 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,435 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 54,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 45,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,229 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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WV55 LHP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV55 LHP, 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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WV55 LHP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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