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SN54 MKE

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,123 mi
Last recorded133,123 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 MKE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 133,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ns and Os rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 133,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ns and Os rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 109,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,705 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 101,703 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,632 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 66,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,390 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 36,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,858 miles

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

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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SN54 MKE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SN54 MKE, 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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SN54 MKE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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