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GP53 GLV

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,968 mi
Last recorded82,968 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GLV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint bush on hub (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all running gear heavily corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bush is in hub (marked in yellow) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail insecure pipes and filter just hanging loose (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint bush on hub (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all running gear heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,335 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (hub bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (hub bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,688 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)

Oil leak

all running gear badly corroded

rear tyres have sidewall cracks plus nearside rear wear uneven across tread advise new rear tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,687 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

all running gear badly corroded

rear number plate on one side has tape keeping it on

rear tyres have sidewall cracks plus nearside rear wear uneven across tread advise new rear tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,913 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,913 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,741 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,935 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,378 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,378 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,398 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,458 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,353 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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GP53 GLV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GP53 GLV, 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 GP53 GLV registered?

GP53 GLV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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