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FM53 EDX

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EDX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 147,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 140,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,693 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,370 miles

All four tyres perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from auto trans/diff

Pass 14 Oct 2017 116,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,579 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,307 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,251 miles

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

nearside front seat belt fraying

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,641 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,341 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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FM53 EDX is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FM53 EDX, 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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FM53 EDX is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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