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BL04 AML

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 AML
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 113,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 110,587 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 110,586 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value parking brake inop (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 107,097 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

staining around bottom of radiator

Pass 24 May 2017 102,582 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 92,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 87,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,217 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,200 miles

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETORIATED

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,818 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,932 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 43,733 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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BL04 AML is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL04 AML, 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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BL04 AML is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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