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LT54 MWY

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,940 mi
Last recorded157,940 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 MWY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 157,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe/intermediate pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle/subframe support bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle/subframe support bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Backing starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 157,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe/intermediate pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Corner of number plate missing, letter incomplete (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle/subframe support bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle/subframe support bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Backing starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 148,605 miles

Intermediate exhaust mount broken.

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 139,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of two corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 129,675 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 129,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 118,305 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,642 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R meaning seat belt cannot be fully inspected.

Exhaust hanger corroded but supporting system at time of test.

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be miss read.

Front wiper blades leave smear on screen.

N/S/F tyre has worn non primary tread.

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 16 Mar 2015 100,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,845 miles

Oil leak

all tyres are cracking

both front tyres are worn on the edges

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,363 miles

Rear exhaust mounts are corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,080 miles

all brake disc`s rusty and pitted

o/s reaer tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,079 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all brake disc`s rusty and pitted

o/s reaer tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,067 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 55,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,693 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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LT54 MWY is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT54 MWY, 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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LT54 MWY is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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