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RE54 VHV

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,253 mi
Last recorded177,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 VHV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 177,253 miles

boot light on the dash but boot shut

suspension a little soft

Pass 5 Jan 2021 163,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 150,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 134,630 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s rear chassis,inner rear sills,rear suspension mounts,boot floor,fuel filler pipes,rear crossmember,towbar

Fail 26 Sep 2018 134,630 miles

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

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,o/s n/s rear chassis,inner rear sills,rear suspension mounts,boot floor,fuel filler pipes,rear crossmember,towbar

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,514 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Rear surface corrosion to subframe and suspension arms

plastic under body and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,468 miles

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,447 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2015 104,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,622 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,707 miles

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 22 Sep 2013 83,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 23 Sep 2012 73,590 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,250 miles

both rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,223 miles

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

both rear inner brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,084 miles

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

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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RE54 VHV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE54 VHV, 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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RE54 VHV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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