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GP53 ZFG

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 140,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 140,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components anti roll bar position (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 131,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 121,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 119,161 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres are heavily worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2019 119,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres are heavily worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2018 113,297 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort is lower than the offside

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock shrouds deteriorating

oil residue power steering pipe, rack & pump area's

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,870 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 99,911 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,258 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,880 miles

rear brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick

Fail 15 Jan 2014 93,880 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick

Fail 29 Jan 2013 90,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

low effort from nearside park brake

nearside rear brake disc discouloured

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,106 miles

low effort from nearside park brake

nearside rear brake disc discouloured

Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,864 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer shoulder and close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,991 miles

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

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 ZFG is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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