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K30 BAV

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,197 mi
Last recorded107,197 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 BAV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 107,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer floor corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 101,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 96,213 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

rear diff damp

Pass 16 May 2022 93,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 89,733 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,445 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,079 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,989 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Oct 2017 85,989 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,167 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,851 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,851 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,967 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 81,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,535 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hangar heavily corroded

front wiper blades det

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,005 miles

rear no plate det

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,437 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edge( o/s heavily worn).

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,155 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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K30 BAV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K30 BAV, 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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K30 BAV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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