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ET53 YRG

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,268 mi
Last recorded122,268 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 YRG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 122,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,606 miles

A rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded and has broken off the pipe

Nearside door mirror glass is deteriorating

Offside Rear brake shield is badly corroded and insecure

Offside obligatory mirror glass is deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2019 120,606 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake pedal goes to the floor (1.1.6 (c))

A rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded and has broken off the pipe

Nearside door mirror glass is deteriorating

Offside Rear brake shield is badly corroded and insecure

Offside obligatory mirror glass is deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,652 miles

Non obligatory mirror nearside is deteriorating

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 118,648 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated faded and delaminated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror nearside is deteriorating

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 116,362 miles

Door mirrors are deteriorating. Drivers is nearing the limits

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2017 116,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel foot lever (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH front tyres worn low on tread

BOTH front tyres worn on the inner tread / shoulders

Door mirrors are deteriorating. Drivers is nearing the limits

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,287 miles

front no plate badly cracked

rear axle support bushes in poor condition but no play at time of test.

rear exhaust mounting broken away but system still secure

rear no plate faded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 114,287 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front no plate badly cracked

rear axle support bushes in poor condition but no play at time of test.

rear exhaust mounting broken away but system still secure

rear no plate faded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,272 miles

Rear number plate faded.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,456 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 85,330 miles

Nearside rear brake disc outer face is in a poor condition.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low on outer tread band.

Offsidew rear tyre has worn smooth on outer tread band.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,711 miles

Both front tyres have worn smooth on inner and outer tread bands / shoulders.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,656 miles

front brake pads getting low.

near side door mirror cracked.

near side rear tyre very low on outer edge (step tread design).and cracking in treads badly.

rear brake pads very low.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,384 miles

!!!!NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD !!!

!!!OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD !!!

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,762 miles

near side rear tyre has a small hole in the tread .(nearing cords)

off side rear tyre has two nails in the tread and both are leaking.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,249 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on edges.

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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ET53 YRG is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ET53 YRG, 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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ET53 YRG is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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