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YW05 RUA

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,873 mi
Last recorded130,873 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 RUA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,873 miles

Advise Engine bay covers,sill covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components & prescribed ares.

Advise both rear jacking points corroded & weak . alternative location used to lift vehicle for test.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( look to be wearing thin ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Bush worn & splitting . Borderline pas ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Both Borderline passes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Bush worn & splitting . Borderline pass ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Both borderline passes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ( ALL Rear arms corroded ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( ALL Rear bushes worn & deteriorated ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 130,835 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak ( Corroded & Splitting on the main central silencer ) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( Sill area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Advise Engine bay covers,sill covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components & prescribed ares.

Advise both rear jacking points corroded & weak . alternative location used to lift vehicle for test.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( look to be wearing thin ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Bush worn & splitting . Borderline pas ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Both Borderline passes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Bush worn & splitting . Borderline pass ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Both borderline passes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Present vehicle with covers removed after repair

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ( ALL Rear arms corroded ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( ALL Rear bushes worn & deteriorated ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 124,491 miles

Advise engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline pass. Replacement Advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All nearside rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline pass. Replacement advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All offside rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to inner tread area exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline pass. Replacement Advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner & outer portions of the tyre . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All nearside rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline pass. Replacement advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner & outer portions of the tyre & almost worn though to inner bracing. (Borderline pass. Immediate Replacement Recommended ). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All offside rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,905 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,605 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 106,605 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 101,448 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 101,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2015 94,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,338 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,007 miles

both front tyres BALD IN TREAD EDGES

front number plate backing discolouring in parts

n/s/front tyre has BORDER LINE CRACKS AND CUTS IN OUTER WALL

n/s/rear tyre has indent in inner wall

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,806 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 12 May 2009 38,955 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 27,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,533 miles

Offside Rear 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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YW05 RUA is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YW05 RUA, 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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YW05 RUA is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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