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KF54 SMV

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,273 mi
Last recorded97,273 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 SMV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,273 miles

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,727 miles

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

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

various body damage

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,174 miles

both front lower arm trailing bushes split, more so on offside

offside reverse light not working

oil leak

various body damage

Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,250 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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))

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

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

Various body damage

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,403 miles

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

various body damage

Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,282 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Various body damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,345 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,518 miles

both front lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 17 Dec 2015 66,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower arm bushes splitting

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,592 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,159 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,418 miles

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

both front tyre wearing low inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

bonnet does not stay up

Fail 13 Aug 2008 20,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet does not stay up

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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KF54 SMV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KF54 SMV, 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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KF54 SMV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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