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YK55 ZVO

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 ZVO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 100,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,409 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 95,407 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,480 miles

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

Lower Slightly corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,331 miles

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated/damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 84,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated/damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 72,242 miles

Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATES CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 7MM (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 69,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,475 miles

BONNET RAM DOES NOT HOLD BONNET UP

REAR TYRES HAVE AGE CRACKING TO TREAD AREAS

Pass 1 May 2015 57,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,735 miles

REAR DISCS WORN

REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING ON TREAD

Pass 10 May 2013 49,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 41,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2012 40,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 33,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,903 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,961 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,855 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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YK55 ZVO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK55 ZVO, 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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YK55 ZVO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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