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AE54 XCU

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,586 mi
Last recorded132,586 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XCU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 132,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 131,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump noise.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 130,910 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2020 129,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking from little end

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slight distortion on inner edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 126,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 100,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,054 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,906 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 72,900 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,634 miles

n/s/f disc lipped

o/s/f disc lipped

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,302 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,139 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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AE54 XCU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE54 XCU, 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 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE54 XCU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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