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YR05 VVK

2005 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,198 mi
Last recorded146,198 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VVK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 146,198 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 146,194 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 136,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Underside rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2022 129,302 miles

Majority of the under body front to rear & suspension components has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 121,407 miles

Majority of the under body front to rear & suspension components has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,310 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 113,912 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 104,346 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 104,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,057 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 May 2017 86,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,178 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner & offside rear outer (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,841 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,403 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,389 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,445 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

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 VVK is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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