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RV54 ZRK

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,380 mi
Last recorded159,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 ZRK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 159,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald and cut to cord outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald and cut to cord outer edge and has nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to expose cord inner edge and has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front grill loose advise repair

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components generally corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

park brake passed on lock

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 153,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and balding strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn approx 60/70% inner pads may be worn thinner advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension componants corroded

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 152,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in primary groove (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination of the number plate as this can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black. (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and balding strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn approx 60/70% inner pads may be worn thinner advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension componants corroded

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2020 146,459 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 140,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 133,565 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2018 133,540 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Head lamp aim poor

Offside Rear Sidelight partly not working

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,549 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,128 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,863 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,991 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,991 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in its sidewall

front discs excessivly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,699 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,227 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside inner driveshaft seal leaking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,622 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 ZRK is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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