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RL53 VPA

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 118,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 118,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 112,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,221 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 108,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,777 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,469 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,644 miles

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

front brake discs worn and lipped

front o/s,n/s and rear o/s tyres worn low on inner edges

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,661 miles

fr. no. plate damaged.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 46,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

fr. no. plate damaged.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,782 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,740 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 32,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,039 miles

front tyres worn edges

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 VPA is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RL53 VPA, 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 VPA is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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