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GV04 CWE

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,432 mi
Last recorded145,432 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 CWE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 145,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides at mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,553 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 137,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 132,574 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes very corroded and undersealed ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror little loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area top suspension mounting flakeing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wall of tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area top suspension mounting area flakeing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met efficency requirments and very close to reserve travel

vehicle has been subject of previous welding repairs in area of inner floor and outer rear sill areas/ sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2019 132,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes very corroded and undersealed ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror little loose

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area top suspension mounting flakeing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wall of tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area top suspension mounting area flakeing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met efficency requirments and very close to reserve travel

Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,484 miles

Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear underbody surface corrosion

both rear tyres badly perished at sidewalls

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,928 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished at outer sidewalls

exhaust heat shields loose

front and rear suspension and subframe components slightly corroded and rubber bushes perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,540 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres perished

catalytic converter heat shield insecure

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still fully supported

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

offside rear brake has slight bind

under body, sill, suspension, floor pans etc heavily corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,540 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres perished

catalytic converter heat shield insecure

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still fully supported

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

offside rear brake has slight bind

under body, sill, suspension, floor pans etc heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,774 miles

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

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

corrosion to underbody and subframes etc

Fail 2 Sep 2015 118,774 miles

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

Front brake discs badly corroded at inner surface

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody and subframes etc

Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tested in wet conditions

underbody, sills, suspension, top rear suspension mounting points heavily corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to underside of vehicle in all areas and to suspension / steering subframes etc

offside rear brake hose secured with cable tie

Fail 27 Aug 2013 113,798 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to underside of vehicle in all areas and to suspension / steering subframes etc

offside rear brake hose secured with cable tie

Pass 24 Aug 2012 108,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 101,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,346 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 68,932 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,587 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 43,587 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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GV04 CWE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV04 CWE, 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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GV04 CWE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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