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SO04 HMV

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,258 mi
Last recorded115,258 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 HMV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 115,258 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and sill backing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and sill backing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cannot be welded has to be replaced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,030 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 106,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,217 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,195 miles

Heat sheild at fuel tank corroded and insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,195 miles

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

Heat sheild at fuel tank corroded and insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,089 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 41,089 miles

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

N/S/R hub carrier bush has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,527 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 33,527 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Driver seat has slight play.

Front discs wearing thin.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SO04 HMV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey 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 SO04 HMV, 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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SO04 HMV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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