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GP53 WFE

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,142 mi
Last recorded84,142 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 WFE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 84,142 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light n/w

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 82,044 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,817 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,487 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 80,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,820 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass discoloured

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,084 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,631 miles

Central Lower power steering pipe lightly misted

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Steering rack lightly misted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,768 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 63,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,394 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,100 miles

Advise on O/S/F and N/S/F wishbone arm bushes begining to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,924 miles

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

The front registration plate is cracked. The registration plate is still complete and clearly visible. Recommend replace at earliest convenience.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

The front registration plate is cracked. The registration plate is still complete and clearly visible. Recommend replace at earliest convenience.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,735 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,150 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,149 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 WFE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WFE, 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 WFE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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