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FE54 EXV

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,137 mi
Last recorded161,137 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 EXV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 161,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside/offside rear brake dust shields missing

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 161,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside/offside rear brake dust shields missing

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 157,544 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 157,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Management Light on dash

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met, advise adjustment required

Pass 21 Aug 2015 153,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs rust on discs, pads thin

Pass 29 Aug 2014 149,165 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 149,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 142,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch requires attention.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 142,581 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch requires attention.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 137,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 132,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframes badly corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 128,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 109,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FE54 EXV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE54 EXV, 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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FE54 EXV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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