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SL04 VWE

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,439 mi
Last recorded94,439 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 94,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill damaged/distorted also corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively secured with silicone sealant (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear outer sill damaged/distorted

corrosion throughout brake, steering, suspension components

power steering fluid leaks at rack and pump

rear differential oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2021 89,110 miles

BATTERY SLIGHTLY LOOSE IN TRAY

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front ABS SENSOR BEEN GLUED INTO PLACE

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING INNER AND OUTER DATED 2011

Fail 26 Jun 2021 89,068 miles

Front Lower Steering locking device missing BALL JOINT ASSY (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low AND TOO FAR TO RIGHT (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective NOT BENT OVER (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working AND VERY DULL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BATTERY SLIGHTLY LOOSE IN TRAY

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front ABS SENSOR BEEN GLUED INTO PLACE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING INNER AND OUTER DATED 2011

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,106 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,932 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 80,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,992 miles

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

Front Tyre's Bald From Edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 46,790 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 46,790 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 42,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,908 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,908 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 34,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 27,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,365 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 23,365 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 17,804 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 VWE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL04 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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