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R77 OPA

2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,350 mi
Last recorded150,350 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto79,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 OPA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 150,350 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag/metal coupling corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower fog light unit loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides upper air bag/body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 150,349 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides worn inner edge - 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag/metal coupling corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower fog light unit loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides upper air bag/body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 147,061 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area - advise diagnostic/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag top securing ring - corroded - advise diagnostic/repair (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 147,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area - advise diagnostic/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag top securing ring - corroded - advise diagnostic/repair (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle and components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 138,631 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler pipes heavily corroded ()

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas - heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 138,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements very little brake readings (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler pipes heavily corroded ()

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas - heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 135,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mounting slight play

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 135,039 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mounting slight play

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,448 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 113,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on suspension

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,535 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on suspension.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 105,705 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,527 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres very close to limit plus also worn on inner edges almost though to cords (just passed)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,763 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,680 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,603 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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R77 OPA is a 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 79,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R77 OPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R77 OPA is a 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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