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CJ53 VEF

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,020 mi
Last recorded170,020 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 VEF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 170,020 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded & both front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 170,019 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded & both front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 161,695 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 153,038 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 139,421 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 121,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 112,328 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,401 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 82,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,738 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,568 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,031 miles

frt discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,553 miles

n/s frt tyre wearing on outer edge, close 2 limits

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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CJ53 VEF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJ53 VEF, 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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CJ53 VEF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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