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LC04 SVW

2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,799 mi
Last recorded171,799 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto79,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 SVW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 171,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 171,781 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 164,049 miles

Central bonnet support srut does not work

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage rear of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear park has low effort 100 kg

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear silencer arm corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 154,505 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 154,466 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer crroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 148,667 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear park brake when on very noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,935 miles

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

unable to inspect rear brake pads .

Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perished low on tread/bald on edges of tread close to cords(recommend tyre)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 109,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,671 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 66,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,589 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,249 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,314 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 30,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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LC04 SVW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 79,964 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 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC04 SVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC04 SVW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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