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BF54 VNL

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,435 mi
Last recorded164,435 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VNL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 164,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 145,688 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 145,582 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2015 132,478 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 132,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55r18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 121,174 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,821 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,683 miles

both front brake discs badley lipped.

both front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges.

long hand brake/foot brake travel.

n/s rear brake disc scored.

n/s wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,554 miles

front brake discs badley lipped.

n/s rear brake disc scored.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,816 miles

front break disc's worn heavy

front break pad's getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,678 miles

park brake grabbing

Fail 11 Dec 2008 45,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake grabbing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres close to limit

headlamp aims high (re-ajusted)

nearside door mirror cracked

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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BF54 VNL is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF54 VNL, 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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BF54 VNL is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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