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RV54 SWZ

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,423 mi
Last recorded156,423 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 SWZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 156,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,982 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 148,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side On both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,899 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise hand brake travel

Pass 28 May 2019 111,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 103,950 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 95,542 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,789 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

advise n/s front tyre low tread outer edge

front shocks dust covers split

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,475 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,318 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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RV54 SWZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey 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 RV54 SWZ, 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 RV54 SWZ registered?

RV54 SWZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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