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EG53 TYT

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,159 mi
Last recorded152,159 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 TYT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 152,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2019 151,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2018 146,442 miles

corrosion on exhaust and mountings

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 6 Feb 2018 146,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on exhaust and mountings

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2017 138,828 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,071 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 96,044 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 95,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,943 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 16 Feb 2010 71,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,832 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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EG53 TYT is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EG53 TYT, 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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What year was EG53 TYT registered?

EG53 TYT is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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