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LS54 XXA

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

367,941 mi
Last recorded367,941 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 XXA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 367,941 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 367,940 miles

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

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 344,632 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides front) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 344,631 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides front) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,217 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2017 81,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2016 281,389 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 263,233 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 240,125 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake has slightly graabing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 215,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front l.t,c.a bushes worn

n/s/r for lamp damage

Fail 21 Dec 2012 215,134 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front l.t,c.a bushes worn

n/s/r for lamp damage

Pass 23 Dec 2011 193,708 miles

Front lower arm bushes spliting

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

o/s door mirror assembley slightly loose

o/s/r tyre perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 22 Dec 2011 193,708 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Front lower arm bushes spliting

O/S mirror assembley slightly loose

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 173,303 miles

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

knocking noise from o/s/f suspentions when turning steering at the of testing on play or moment found further investigations rq

Fail 20 Dec 2010 173,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

knocking noise from o/s/f suspentions when turning steering at the of testing no play or moment found further insvestigations rq

Pass 3 Dec 2009 158,172 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 158,172 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 119,242 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 119,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 84,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 84,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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LS54 XXA is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LS54 XXA, 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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LS54 XXA is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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