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SM04 PCU

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,944 mi
Last recorded122,944 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 PCU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 122,944 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2022 122,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears ,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel tank filler pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 108,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 108,808 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel filler pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,461 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,443 miles

nsf tyre has chunk out sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,857 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,857 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,371 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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SM04 PCU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM04 PCU, 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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SM04 PCU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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