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SB04 WCD

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 WCD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 151,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp lens slightly faded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp lens slightly faded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 144,138 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 137,118 miles

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

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

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

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

under vehicle has rust all over

Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2022 127,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

front subframe has rust all over

Fail 19 Feb 2022 127,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 126,420 miles

Tyre close to ten years old all 4 (5.2.3 (m))

underside corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 124,160 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frond and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frond and rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frond and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 118,836 miles

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

Nearside Front side mirror is slightly loose

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2019 118,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front side mirror is slightly loose

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 112,978 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake cable (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,199 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 107,199 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 103,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,323 miles

Fuel filler neck fill pipes corroded (not leaking at present)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 94,323 miles

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

Fuel filler neck fill pipes corroded (not leaking at present)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 83,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 76,861 miles

front discs lipped

front pads wearing thin

n/s headlight appears slightly dim

rear tyres worn at shoulders

slight grease leak at both front bottom ball joints ( boot not split )

Pass 23 May 2011 71,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,032 miles

condensation at nearside front headlamp

Pass 12 May 2009 53,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,549 miles

monitor front brake wear.. appers to be getting fairly low

monitor front tyre wear.. edges worn

Pass 16 May 2007 32,655 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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SB04 WCD is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB04 WCD, 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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SB04 WCD is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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