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RY53 YOF

2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,649 mi
Last recorded160,649 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto89,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 YOF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 160,649 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 160,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 149,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,267 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 145,267 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,718 miles

rear seatbelts not deployed rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 18 Nov 2014 129,140 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear seatbelts not deployed rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 115,215 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 115,058 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 108,286 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 108,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 97,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,668 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 72,974 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,730 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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RY53 YOF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 89,765 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY53 YOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY53 YOF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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