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GV04 XZX

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,340 mi
Last recorded161,340 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 XZX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 161,340 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 161,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 156,918 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 153,563 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 153,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 149,801 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 143,082 miles

EML ON

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 143,079 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EML ON

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 135,478 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,106 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view both front tyres wearing on the insdie (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 129,022 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view both front tyres wearing on the insdie (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,782 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,238 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,593 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,620 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 33,620 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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 XZX is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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