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2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,985 mi
Last recorded123,985 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VFL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 123,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 123,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,406 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 122,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,999 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,245 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,095 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,851 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 111,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 94,706 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 94,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,515 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

front discs lipped

Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

front discs lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,262 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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EU54 VFL is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EU54 VFL, 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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EU54 VFL is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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