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YX05 TXC

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,997 mi
Last recorded189,997 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TXC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 189,997 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 189,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 178,074 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 178,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lpg conversion error (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 167,416 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 167,407 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 161,367 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 161,365 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 153,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 143,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 136,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 131,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 122,933 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 109,467 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 109,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front and rear number plates will need attention in the near future

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 95,873 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes (both) slightly detorited but not creating no movement

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,788 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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YX05 TXC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX05 TXC, 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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What year was YX05 TXC registered?

YX05 TXC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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