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RY53 OFW

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,901 mi
Last recorded138,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 OFW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 138,901 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,799 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 124,797 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,182 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,773 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 101,764 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,211 miles

LPG tank has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,716 miles

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 22 Jul 2013 62,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,795 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,374 miles

rear pads getting low + discs marked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,212 miles

o/s front tyre just above 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,437 miles

rear bake pads wearing down

Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,477 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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RY53 OFW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RY53 OFW, 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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RY53 OFW is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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