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GP53 JYB

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

147,017 mi
Last recorded147,017 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JYB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 147,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 146,996 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,306 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 128,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,359 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,663 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,714 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 86,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,312 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,312 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 41,645 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 41,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,119 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 29,763 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,013 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre outer wall has cuts chords not exposed at time of test

off side front tyre has cuts on tyre face chords not exposed at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,707 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 16,909 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,475 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 JYB 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 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYB, 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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GP53 JYB is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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