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AV54 BYF

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BYF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,129 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 118,129 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,558 miles

REAR HAND BRAKE NEEDS A CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

Fail 14 Aug 2018 109,558 miles

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

REAR HAND BRAKE NEEDS A CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

REAR HAND BRAKE REQUIRES CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,804 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,714 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,495 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,132 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 46,131 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,953 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,823 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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AV54 BYF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV54 BYF, 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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AV54 BYF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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