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R555 HEE

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 HEE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 126,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 114,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,902 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,389 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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,248 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,209 miles

FRONT LOWER INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING... REAR MOST...

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL LONG...

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,158 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 93,152 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,121 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake showing little effort

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,162 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,052 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,416 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,454 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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R555 HEE 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 95%.

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 R555 HEE, 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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R555 HEE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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