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GL04 SUF

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

96,608 mi
Last recorded96,608 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 96,608 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses are starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes are cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2026 96,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses are starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes are cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 93,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 93,007 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Electronic stability (VSC) light on indicating a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil seepage at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 89,441 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2024 89,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2023 86,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 83,023 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 80,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,578 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 76,578 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,497 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 74,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,987 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,870 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,073 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,829 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,240 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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GL04 SUF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GL04 SUF, 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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GL04 SUF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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