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YL05 XYG

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,989 mi
Last recorded134,989 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XYG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 134,987 miles

Front Emission control equipment obviously defective Cat. loose inside (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction and vsc (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inside Arch rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inside Sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,216 miles

both front lower arms inner bushes are cracking

nearside front tyre is wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2019 130,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,296 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,243 miles

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

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 Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,662 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking in tread

Offside front tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 104,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on n/s/r inner tyre sidewall

n/s/r , o/s/r , o/s/f tyre sidewalls/shoulders perished

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2014 104,443 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on n/s/r inner tyre sidewall

n/s/r , o/s/r , o/s/f tyre sidewalls/shoulders perished

o/s door mirror cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,209 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,403 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 89,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,252 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,244 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,244 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 55,610 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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YL05 XYG is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL05 XYG, 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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YL05 XYG is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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