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ME06 AEL

2006 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,402 mi
Last recorded57,402 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto65,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME06 AEL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2013 57,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,833 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,439 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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ME06 AEL is a 2006 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,570 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 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ME06 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ME06 AEL is a 2006 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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