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BB54 MSB

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,566 mi
Last recorded141,566 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB54 MSB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 139,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 139,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 120,307 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2018 119,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body cottages with under seler

under engine and body covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Fail 13 Oct 2018 119,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under engine and body covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,563 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes just before flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 116,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes just before flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 106,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 101,787 miles

Both rear tyre treads are slightly cracked, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,913 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,644 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,152 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BB54 MSB is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BB54 MSB, 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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BB54 MSB is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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