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RX54 OPZ

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,741 mi
Last recorded195,741 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 OPZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 195,741 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 195,739 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2025 185,991 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 179,576 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 17,081 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 170,481 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 159,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 147,642 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 147,641 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 137,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 129,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 117,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under body covers fitted which obscure areas of the mot test

Plastic under bonnet covers fitted which obscure areas of the mot test

Pass 24 Mar 2016 110,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,363 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,153 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 78,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,533 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,476 miles

1.front brake pads worn low.2.rear brake discs corroded.3.engine under tray fitted.4.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 46,945 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 31,944 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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RX54 OPZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX54 OPZ, 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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RX54 OPZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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