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SL04 VWC

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,531 mi
Last recorded70,531 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 VWC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 70,531 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 69,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 66,070 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 66,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,104 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 61,104 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,944 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,942 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded on outer surface

Rear inner sills corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on edge

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,339 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,966 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at mountings

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,483 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

rear underside corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

rear underside corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,895 miles

all suspension components corroding

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel filler kneck and breather pipe corroded

n/s handbrake sticking slightly

rear brake discs worn and pitting

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,780 miles

ns/f tyre side wall has a cut

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,961 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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SL04 VWC is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SL04 VWC, 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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SL04 VWC is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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