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YR05 VVB

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,101 mi
Last recorded137,101 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VVB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel filler pipe and breather corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 137,101 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Foot operated parking brake zero effort (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel filler pipe and breather corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,063 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler and breather pipes some corrosion

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,537 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under trays

Fail 22 Mar 2018 125,537 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under trays

Pass 14 Mar 2017 119,517 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine & under trays

Fail 14 Mar 2017 119,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine & under trays

Pass 7 Mar 2016 113,854 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine & under trays

items removed prior to test

Fail 7 Mar 2016 113,854 miles

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

engine & under trays

items removed prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,125 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,543 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 76,542 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,290 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,290 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 39,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 39,322 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,617 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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YR05 VVB is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YR05 VVB, 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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YR05 VVB is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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