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LS53 VFW

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,986 mi
Last recorded139,986 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VFW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 139,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 124,452 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 114,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 86,207 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 86,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,455 miles

O,S,F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Fail 7 Dec 2009 65,454 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,474 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,748 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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LS53 VFW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LS53 VFW, 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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What year was LS53 VFW registered?

LS53 VFW is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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