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RE04 HKU

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,439 mi
Last recorded155,439 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 HKU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 155,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 148,105 miles

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

front bonnet damper weak

Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,448 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 141,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 130,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,874 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 126,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 123,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 123,325 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,764 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,332 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,729 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 105,713 miles

Offside Track rod end loose Lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,796 miles

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

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

Offside rear disc is rusty.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,172 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,028 miles

slight movement in drivers seat base

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,258 miles

both front tyres worn out on inner edges but passes due to design of tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,143 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,745 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,745 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)

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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RE04 HKU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE04 HKU, 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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What year was RE04 HKU registered?

RE04 HKU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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