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GR04 EXG

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

202,100 mi
Last recorded202,100 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 EXG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 202,100 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake just passed may need repair /adjustment

Fail 30 Jan 2019 202,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 192,078 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 192,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front wipers not switching off

vsc and engine management lamps on

Pass 3 Feb 2017 181,925 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 181,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Engine management lamp on at time of test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 18 Jan 2016 165,590 miles

Engine Management lamp on at time of test

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

VSC lamp on at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2016 165,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Engine Management lamp on at time of test

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

VSC lamp on at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2015 151,859 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 151,742 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,863 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 11 Jan 2014 137,863 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Jan 2013 121,995 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 23 Jan 2013 121,995 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,180 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,960 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

oil leak from rear dif seal

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,018 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,123 miles

Alloys pitting.

Approx 2000 miles left on front brake pads.

Approx 2000 miles left on rear brake pads.

Bumper bracket for nearside rear fog lamp damaged. still quite secure.

Slight sweat at rear diff where prop shaft enters.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,052 miles

front brakes appear worn.. advise wheels removed for full brake inspection.

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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GR04 EXG is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GR04 EXG, 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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GR04 EXG is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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