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RK04 LYU

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,488 mi
Last recorded128,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 LYU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 128,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 128,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 122,530 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 116,281 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,282 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 82,476 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 51,216 miles

Oil leak

deep cuts to both front tyres

rear brake pads are low

uneven wear to front tyres both

Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,862 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 40,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 40,570 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,190 miles

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,439 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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RK04 LYU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK04 LYU, 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 RK04 LYU registered?

RK04 LYU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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