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HJ04 VCD

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

203,382 mi
Last recorded203,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VCD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 203,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 189,173 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 189,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 178,599 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 162,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 149,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 141,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,202 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 132,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s park brake hanging on

o/s/f tyre worn to 0 inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 111,516 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 110,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise tracking!!.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear lower sill damaged.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,939 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 73,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,164 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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HJ04 VCD is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HJ04 VCD, 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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HJ04 VCD is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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