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RA53 ZRK

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

171,534 mi
Last recorded171,534 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZRK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 171,534 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 171,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 166,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 166,634 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 160,600 miles

Engine oil leak onto exhaust

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Fuel tank breather pipe excessively corroded

Park brake pedal has long travel

Pass 31 Jan 2022 152,211 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe excessively corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 151,828 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) warning light staying on (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel tank breather pipe excessively corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,473 miles

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

HEADLIGHT LEVELING PIN ON OFFSIDE REAR BROKEN AND LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 143,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

HEADLIGHT LEVELING PIN ON OFFSIDE REAR BROKEN AND LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 141,038 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 141,038 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 135,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill areas slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,083 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 121,083 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,022 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 115,022 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,547 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,465 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,341 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 72,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,347 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 63,344 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,837 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Wiper Blade Deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Wiper Blade Deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,930 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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RA53 ZRK is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA53 ZRK, 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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RA53 ZRK is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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