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SN54 OBT

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 OBT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower arm hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sub-frame holed and corroded both sides by mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside of car corroded inc suspension and exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2018 115,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion under neith (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear hub bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished, both rears on 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,743 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to fail (3.1.6b)

rear differential oil leak

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,597 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe excessive corrosion (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 78,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 71,133 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 71,133 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 63,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 63,739 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

N/S/R backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 55,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 55,796 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,388 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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SN54 OBT is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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