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FN04 VUU

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,456 mi
Last recorded104,456 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VUU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,456 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,453 miles

Brake performance not tested no parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 94,333 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear end rusty, frame / arms, etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 94,328 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear end rusty, frame / arms, etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,149 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 60,149 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre valves perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise minor damage to both rear jacking points[sill lips]

advise sill covers

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,413 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,987 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)

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

unable to see all brake pipes and steering joints

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,283 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES.

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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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FN04 VUU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN04 VUU, 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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FN04 VUU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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