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LT53 UUY

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

157,699 mi
Last recorded157,699 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UUY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 157,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 157,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 147,422 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 140,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 126,035 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 80,072 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,160 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,300 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009
Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,077 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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LT53 UUY is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LT53 UUY, 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 LT53 UUY registered?

LT53 UUY is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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