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R16 PSW

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 PSW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 142,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 129,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 114,185 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 100,366 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,898 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,114 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,456 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,849 miles

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

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

nsf and osf tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,844 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,361 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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R16 PSW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R16 PSW, 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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R16 PSW is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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