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KU04 KBM

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,836 mi
Last recorded104,836 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KBM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 104,836 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 104,828 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,911 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,726 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,126 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 70,126 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 65% imbalance (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 67,968 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 67,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 64,481 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc badly corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,408 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,506 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,734 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 21,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,393 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 14,310 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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KU04 KBM is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KU04 KBM, 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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KU04 KBM is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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