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SO53 ZKU

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 ZKU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 131,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 131,752 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 127,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,500 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,005 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 103,117 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 103,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 84,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,939 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,258 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,258 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,361 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,460 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,570 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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SO53 ZKU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO53 ZKU, 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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SO53 ZKU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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