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R300 MGC

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,986 mi
Last recorded145,986 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 MGC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,986 miles

exhaust cat rattles and n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2020 145,986 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust cat rattles and n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust cat rattles

Pass 5 Sep 2017 137,944 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 135,368 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 131,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,703 miles

sill covers fitted

stone chip windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 77,377 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,086 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak offside engine.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,912 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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R300 MGC is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R300 MGC, 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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R300 MGC is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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