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BL53 UMG

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,161 mi
Last recorded129,161 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UMG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 129,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,889 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% inbalance on front brakes. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% inbalance on rear brakes. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 105,031 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,783 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cut to outer sidewall

Offside Front Creaking noise when service brake applied

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

Offside Front Play in drivers seat rails

Offside Rear Tyre slight perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,213 miles

Both rear tyre's perished

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyre's perished

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,208 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 82,208 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Middle section of exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,462 miles

advise - front brakes pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,235 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 52,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,690 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,574 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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BL53 UMG is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL53 UMG, 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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BL53 UMG is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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