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YU05 TLX

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,116 mi
Last recorded62,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 TLX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,116 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,982 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,536 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,375 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 20,374 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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YU05 TLX is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YU05 TLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU05 TLX?

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What year was YU05 TLX registered?

YU05 TLX is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is YU05 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 TLX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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