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GY04 FZU

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,406 mi
Last recorded128,406 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FZU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 128,406 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake weak

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

bonnet gas strut weak

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion withstood CAT

Fail 25 Nov 2019 128,406 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake weak

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

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

bonnet gas strut weak

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion withstood CAT

Fail 10 Jul 2019 128,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Most underbody components corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill/wheel Arche holed

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill/wheel Arche holed

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

Offside Rear brake discs backing plates corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 128,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe and breather heavily corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Gas bonnet stay/strut faulty

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

front exhaust heatshield loose/clips corroded

nearside and offside rear sill jacking points crushed

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,628 miles

Gas bonnet stay/strut faulty

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

both rear air suspension struts corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 118,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Gas bonnet stay/strut faulty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear air suspension struts corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,340 miles

both metal fuel tank filler pipes corroded

both rear air suspension struts corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 110,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both metal fuel tank filler pipes corroded

both rear air suspension struts corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 98,526 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 wheel arch damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 88,615 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside rear wheel arch damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,363 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 81,363 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,221 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,833 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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GY04 FZU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY04 FZU, 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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GY04 FZU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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