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S12 MTY

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,440 mi
Last recorded124,440 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 MTY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 124,440 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2021 124,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 122,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 119,681 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 119,671 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,059 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,848 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,668 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,265 miles

both rear brake back plates corroding

fuel lines/pipes rear corroding

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 101,265 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear brake back plates corroding

fuel lines/pipes rear corroding

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 97,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,582 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,644 miles

nearside handbrake slow on release.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,876 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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S12 MTY is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S12 MTY, 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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S12 MTY is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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