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AV04 FWG

2004 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FWG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake approaching limit of reserve travel

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 113,134 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck Corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Edges Balding (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 21 Feb 2022 113,134 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck Corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Edges Balding (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,811 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,558 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,016 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant Level Below Minimum

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Outer And Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 7 Dec 2018 103,015 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Front Both front wing mirrors discoloured.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,010 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Front Both front wing mirrors discoloured.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,817 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges bold

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,623 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,049 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,071 miles

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2007 9,142 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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AV04 FWG is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV04 FWG, 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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AV04 FWG is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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