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SN04 XMW

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,599 mi
Last recorded134,599 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XMW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 134,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill

Fail 3 Jan 2025 134,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

body sill panel covers fitted

fuel tank guard corroded and insecure

full inspection of rear sub frame and structure not possible, heavily under sealed

vehicle structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2024 132,407 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR/OSR Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 132,356 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR/OSR Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,757 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR,NSR chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corrosion inner sill OSR,NSR

Pass 11 Jan 2022 126,488 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

underside corrosion / under sealed

Fail 11 Jan 2022 126,488 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

underside corrosion / under sealed

Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,261 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 16 Dec 2020 122,261 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,951 miles

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

fuel filler pipe to take corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,020 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Dec 2016 103,088 miles

minor seep of oil from nearside diff seal

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces

Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,827 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,461 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 68,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,926 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 XMW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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