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YH05 TBY

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,676 mi
Last recorded108,676 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 TBY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 108,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 May 2018 108,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 108,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,441 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,095 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front washers weak

heavy scuffing to nearside front tyre

park brake travel long - ON LIMIT + efficency just pass 17%

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,643 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs scored and in poor condition.

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

rear disc surface in poor condition.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs scored and in poor condition.

fuel fill and vent pipes corroded.

rear disc surface in poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,782 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 40,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

scratch on rear bumper

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,707 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,707 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,747 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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YH05 TBY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YH05 TBY, 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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YH05 TBY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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