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RN53 VMZ

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,292 mi
Last recorded134,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VMZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn from the edges+tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper slightly split/ worn

rear bumper damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate damaged+cracked (6.3.1d)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 134,292 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads all most worn to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn from the edges+tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate damaged+cracked (6.3.1d)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower rams (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre worn from the edges + both front tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs pitted/rusted

front reg plate damaged+cracked

rear brake pads worn low from inner side

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs scored+pitted

slight body work damaged to offside rear

Fail 10 Aug 2015 125,881 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs scored+pitted

slight body work damaged to offside rear

Pass 4 Aug 2014 119,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bodywork damaged to offside rear

Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 112,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very low in air pressure

offside rear tyre has a serious cracks+tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2012 102,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 102,798 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 94,680 miles

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

nearside front tyre nailed

rear exhaust section bracket corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,054 miles

advise on front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing on shoulder treads and worn too 3mm

Fail 24 Jul 2008 72,054 miles

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

advise on front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing on shoulder treads and worn too 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,199 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 VMZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN53 VMZ, 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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RN53 VMZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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