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BF04 VKZ

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,316 mi
Last recorded185,316 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VKZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 185,316 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 185,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 174,085 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 174,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 159,670 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 151,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 129,722 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 115,348 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,141 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,286 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 92,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,268 miles

front brake pads and discs worn low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,137 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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BF04 VKZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF04 VKZ, 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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BF04 VKZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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