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BF04 VME

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,980 mi
Last recorded103,980 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 103,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 99,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 90,206 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,225 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,408 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2014 72,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,609 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 69,576 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,531 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,531 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,465 miles

rear tyres and front and rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,864 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 30,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,340 miles

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

parking brake travel

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 VME is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BF04 VME, 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 VME is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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