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GP04 HYF

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

177,550 mi
Last recorded177,550 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 HYF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 177,550 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heat shield corroded / missing

Pass 2 Aug 2023 177,114 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mtg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 176,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 172,483 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL non insualted parts of ALL pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms either side of car have worn and slightly unbonded bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal parts of filler pipes heavily corroded ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of car also floorpan and chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all attached suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

engine covers , undertrays ,fllor and sill shields fitted

fuel tank shield rotten and part fallen away

Fail 18 Aug 2021 172,479 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL non insualted parts of ALL pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms either side of car have worn and slightly unbonded bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal parts of filler pipes heavily corroded ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of car also floorpan and chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all attached suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

engine covers , undertrays ,fllor and sill shields fitted

fuel tank shield rotten and part fallen away

Fail 23 Jul 2021 172,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills gholed and rotten in range of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills rotten and holed in range of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment goes down to pedal stop (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded and nearside metal to metal with pads on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc - shiny grooves on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal non insulated parts of brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both arms have split and perished and unbonding rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank neck metal pipe sections heavily corroded and swelled ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of car also floor outriggers and pan corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers,undertrays and floorshields and outer sill covers fitted

fuel tank shield rotten and partially fallen away

Pass 21 Aug 2020 167,336 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

sills look corroded but covered with plastic trims

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

underside corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 163,133 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 159,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,397 miles

mot carried out in wet condition

underguard fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 6 May 2016 101,065 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 101,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,960 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,677 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 3 Apr 2013 77,780 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,942 miles

front wipers smearing slight

Fail 24 Apr 2009 46,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers smearing slight

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,876 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

large lip on front discs + grooved

Pass 1 May 2007 27,826 miles

smear at front and rear wiper rubbers.

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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GP04 HYF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GP04 HYF, 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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GP04 HYF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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