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J12 TTE

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,179 mi
Last recorded133,179 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 TTE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 133,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 128,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 128,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,469 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 120,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 116,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 110,718 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 110,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,345 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,950 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,322 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,228 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,976 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 76,011 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer shoulder areas

Front brake discs slightly worn

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)

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2007 72,303 miles

Brake fluid level half way between max and min

Brake pedal anti slip material starting to wear

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight mark on outer sidewall

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder area

Slight droaning noise from rear when taken on brake road test

Fail 29 Dec 2007 72,303 miles

Brake fluid level half way between max and min

Brake pedal anti slip material starting to wear

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight mark on outer sidewall

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder area

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Slight droaning noise from rear when taken on brake road test

Pass 11 Dec 2006 59,798 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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J12 TTE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black 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 J12 TTE, 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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J12 TTE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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