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HG54 VXP

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,162 mi
Last recorded148,162 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 VXP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 148,162 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Dec 2025 148,080 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 127,135 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 127,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,053 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,006 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around outer tread

front tyres starting to scrub on edges of treads 235/55/18

offside and nearside wing mirror glasses fading but does not effect the drivers view.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,240 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,449 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,673 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,468 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 53,468 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HG54 VXP is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG54 VXP, 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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HG54 VXP is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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