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RL53 TKC

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 TKC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 73,198 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,198 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,186 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,186 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,938 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 36,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 26,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,399 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 20,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,077 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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RL53 TKC is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL53 TKC, 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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RL53 TKC is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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