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DF53 TWV

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,552 mi
Last recorded157,552 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TWV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 157,552 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under carriage showing surface rust

Pass 19 Oct 2023 149,648 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 143,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 136,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 120,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 120,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,873 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front offside tyre worn on the inner tread

Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,873 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front offside tyre worn on the inner tread

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,557 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,557 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,230 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,465 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,370 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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DF53 TWV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF53 TWV, 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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DF53 TWV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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