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BM04 YLA

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,246 mi
Last recorded278,246 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 YLA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 278,246 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 278,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate rotten and falling away

Offside Rear brake back plate rotten and falling away

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 239,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 202,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 168,488 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 168,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 140,215 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 125,164 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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BM04 YLA is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BM04 YLA, 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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What year was BM04 YLA registered?

BM04 YLA is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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