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BJ04 CSF

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,765 mi
Last recorded172,765 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 CSF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 172,765 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 172,671 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear subframe corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Feb 2019 164,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 155,403 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 155,382 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,007 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front to rear suspension showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 147,002 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front to rear suspension showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre on legal limit.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 141,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 132,823 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 132,823 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 124,993 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very slightly inside edge

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,669 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 118,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 83,680 miles

slight pas leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,149 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 59,653 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 57,571 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ04 CSF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ04 CSF, 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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BJ04 CSF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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