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KUI 838

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

123,246 mi
Last recorded123,246 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 838
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 123,214 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 123,131 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 25% fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in 3 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front mud flap hanging loose

Nearside under tray loose

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

park brake only just enough reserve travel

Fail 4 Mar 2026 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip head light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 103,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,984 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 88,256 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,298 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,578 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 80,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,215 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 75,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 75,183 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 75,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 70,684 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 7 Dec 2016 70,676 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 60,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2015 50,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,923 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,419 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre has a large cut not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,138 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,534 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,838 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,085 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,169 miles

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

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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KUI 838 is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 KUI 838, 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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KUI 838 is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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