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SP04 LWM

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,678 mi
Last recorded171,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 LWM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 171,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,549 miles

rear brake backing plates slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2019 160,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake backing plates slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 150,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 140,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear barke disc excessively corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear barke disc excessively corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,329 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,399 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,351 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear backing plates week both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,537 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,537 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)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 66,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 55,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,951 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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SP04 LWM is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP04 LWM, 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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SP04 LWM is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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