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WV55 YSP

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,078 mi
Last recorded145,078 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 145,078 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,865 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 141,200 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 141,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 139,479 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake disc backing plates are corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 137,897 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake disc backing plates are corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 134,545 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, 235/55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, 235/55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, 235/55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake disc backing plates are rusted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 134,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, 235/55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, 235/55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, 235/55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake disc backing plates are rusted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 131,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,059 miles

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

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 129,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,313 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 123,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 113,902 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,050 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 110,934 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 88,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2010 88,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,555 miles

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

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

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 YSP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YSP, 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 YSP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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