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HF04 VMA

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,457 mi
Last recorded122,457 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VMA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 122,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,472 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 111,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,450 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,942 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 95,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 95,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,519 miles

235/55/18

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

Fail 31 May 2012 92,519 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

235/55/18

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 12 May 2011 82,989 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,136 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges. Offside heavily

Offside door mirror glass broken

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 Nov 2009 69,704 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres badly worn inside edges.

engine bay & sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

offside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,659 miles

O/S Wing Mirror Damaged

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 35,681 miles

Front 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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HF04 VMA is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF04 VMA, 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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HF04 VMA is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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