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HJ54 KJO

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,703 mi
Last recorded126,703 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 KJO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 126,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,114 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 115,114 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both - Affecting Beam image pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,080 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,882 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,504 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 102,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,695 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 98,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,661 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,561 miles

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

both front tyres worn very low on edges

offside front tyre has a small deep cut in tread but has not reached cords

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,380 miles

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

both front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,114 miles

Front tyre inner edges starting to wear.

Perishing to front lower suspension arm bushes.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,896 miles

N/S/R wheel occasionally difficult to turn.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,585 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F tyre pressure low.

Slight perishing to O/S/R tyre sidewall.

Slightly perishing front lower arm rear bushes.

Small cut to sidewall O/S/F tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,773 miles

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

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

osf and nsr tyre edges wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,490 miles

front brake pads getting low

nsf tyre edge wearing

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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HJ54 KJO is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HJ54 KJO, 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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HJ54 KJO is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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