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LV04 FTY

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,039 mi
Last recorded163,039 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 FTY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 163,039 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Aug 2022 163,039 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Aug 2021 154,110 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 154,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 145,930 miles

FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 145,930 miles

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

FRONT HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 127,547 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake has travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

parking brake has travel

Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,865 miles

FRONT WISHBONES BUSHES PERISHED REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 80,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FRONT WISHBONES BUSHES PERISHED REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,075 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,264 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 24,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front brake pads worn on 1.5mm limit(advise renewal.)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,456 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 16,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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LV04 FTY is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black 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 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 LV04 FTY, 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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LV04 FTY is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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