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GL53 YLW

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,964 mi
Last recorded120,964 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YLW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 120,964 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 120,543 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,389 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 99,389 miles

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,067 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,397 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 61,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer insecure mark with chalk between rear boxes (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 59,022 miles

Bonnet strut deteriorating

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,970 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,559 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 47,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,403 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 44,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,224 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,929 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,900 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,334 miles

bonnet strut weak and not holding bonnet open

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,103 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,626 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 23,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,407 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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GL53 YLW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL53 YLW, 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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What year was GL53 YLW registered?

GL53 YLW is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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