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DU54 LJY

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 LJY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,549 miles

Rear heat shield lose.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Strut mounting worn

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,908 miles

All rear suspension components are corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine & rear axle. ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,525 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 104,525 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted rusty outer side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted rusty outer side (3.5.1i)

no rear brakes locked out in brake tester

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,131 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,174 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 83,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,494 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 75,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake squeaking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,302 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,471 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,245 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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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DU54 LJY is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DU54 LJY, 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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DU54 LJY is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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