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R300 SEL

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,323 mi
Last recorded136,323 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 SEL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 136,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 130,254 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency is only just met

Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,456 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 7 Sep 2020 125,456 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 118,981 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement transverse front arm;(there are two arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 108,262 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake has some travel

Pass 27 May 2016 102,436 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 95,940 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 90,333 miles

Second from rear exhaust mount is detatched.

Pass 22 May 2013 84,775 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 84,775 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 79,060 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 74,156 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 74,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 62,666 miles

nearside front tyre inner secondry tread low

nearside rear tyre outer secondry tread low

offside front tyre inner secondry tread low

offside rear tyre outer secondry tread low

Pass 23 May 2008 53,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,615 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 SEL 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 80%.

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 SEL, 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 SEL is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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