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FM53 EEN

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

170,496 mi
Last recorded170,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EEN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 170,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 164,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 158,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 153,493 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 146,361 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 142,289 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills /chassis rails

Fail 29 Dec 2014 142,274 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills /chassis rails

Pass 31 Dec 2013 136,003 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 11 Feb 2013 126,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 108,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre wearing low on edges

osf tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,657 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,503 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 EEN is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EEN, 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 EEN is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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