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DG54 OPW

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,702 mi
Last recorded140,702 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 OPW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 140,702 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 136,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 132,482 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rubber slightly cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

fuel tank heat cover deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,705 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 126,704 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 126,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Heat shield on pipe loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, 235/55/18 99V bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 235/55/18 99V bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 111,146 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 104,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,389 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 88,890 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,599 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,883 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 76,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2012 67,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,643 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 53,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,894 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,020 miles

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

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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DG54 OPW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG54 OPW, 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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DG54 OPW is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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