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DU53 HBY

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HBY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,990 miles

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,779 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 87,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 87,235 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2015 80,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,718 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,979 miles

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

bonnet stay weak keeps dropping in the up position

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,158 miles

front brake imbalance result high

front number plate damaged but still easilly readable

Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,158 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

front brake imbalance result high

front number plate damaged but still easilly readable

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,086 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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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DU53 HBY is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DU53 HBY, 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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DU53 HBY is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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