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SN04 XMV

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Other 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XMV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2020 97,408 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 92,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,191 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 89,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,324 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 85,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,168 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wiper torn

engine light on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,354 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,533 miles

Both rear outer tyre sidewalls are perished/cracked

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

Mould on all the the rear seat belts

Rear subframe corroded/rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,282 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,103 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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SN04 XMV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN04 XMV, 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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SN04 XMV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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