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RF54 KLZ

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,510 mi
Last recorded147,510 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 KLZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 147,510 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear sub-frame and accessories corroded

Rear suspension components corrosions

Fail 20 Feb 2024 147,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever/Pedal travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear sub-frame and accessories corroded

Rear suspension components corrosions

Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both side rear jacking points corroded and damaged

excess travel on parking brake lever

Fail 28 Feb 2023 141,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both side rear jacking points corroded and damaged

excess travel on parking brake lever

Fail 11 Feb 2023 141,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leak on to exhurst fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety leaking on to exhust fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,931 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 109,170 miles

SERVICE?,,,235/50/18 X 4,,,PLASTICS X 3

Pass 26 May 2017 102,070 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)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2017 102,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front brake disc starting to wear

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

second to last exhaust hanger corroded away

Fail 16 Jun 2016 94,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

second to last exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,143 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 82,143 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,660 miles

power steering rack damp below pinnion seal

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,218 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 76,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,319 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,205 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake has long travel

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,541 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,949 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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RF54 KLZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RF54 KLZ, 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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RF54 KLZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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