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RN53 VKE

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,630 mi
Last recorded115,630 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VKE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 115,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,267 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 93,267 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 81,929 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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RN53 VKE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RN53 VKE, 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 RN53 VKE registered?

RN53 VKE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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