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HD04 HCH

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,692 mi
Last recorded161,692 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 HCH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 161,692 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (reaction ) bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured crack in spoke (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side and indicator (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 150,628 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rera bushes Both Sides peeling and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides feathering on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 2.5mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 150,470 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rera bushes Both Sides peeling and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Low coolant on Pre Check

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective @ back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 2.5mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,830 miles

Both Sides front backplates corroded

Coolant low on pre check

Engine oil LOW on pre check

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff /transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (front) mounting bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 136,830 miles

Both Sides front backplates corroded

Coolant low on pre check

Engine oil LOW on pre check

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff /transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (front) mounting bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (no fluid) (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 120,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,894 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2021 112,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,957 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 106,956 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 103,909 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,352 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 100,352 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 98,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 87,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Cut in tyre but not to cords, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake back plates corroded/braking up

general corrosion

wishbone bushers braking up

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,833 miles

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,757 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,075 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,365 miles

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

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

rear tyres split on side walls

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,130 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,551 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HD04 HCH is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HD04 HCH, 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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HD04 HCH is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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