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BF04 VLK

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,177 mi
Last recorded169,177 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VLK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 169,177 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 165,876 miles

Removed item from obscuring drivers view

Fail 9 Mar 2016 165,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Try's to illuminate but doesn't. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flickering and flashing. Does not remain illuminated (1.1.A.3f)

Removed item from obscuring drivers view

Pass 10 Mar 2015 151,186 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 151,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 151,178 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

v.s.c light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 135,102 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 135,102 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 120,901 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 120,901 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake back plates slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 108,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake back plates slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,441 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs badly worn advise power steering rack/pump damp advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise n/s/r brake sticking slighty advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges advise n/s/r tyre worn on edges and some damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,157 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 VLK is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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