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SV54 GPO

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,507 mi
Last recorded161,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GPO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 161,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody undersealed

rear diff leak

Pass 1 Jul 2024 158,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

rear diff leaking

underbody undersealed

Fail 13 Jun 2024 158,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 150,447 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers fitted

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly

rear diff leaking slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2022 143,192 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 143,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 132,245 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 125,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 117,557 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 117,441 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,976 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,237 miles

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to power steering pipes

dampness to radiator

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken away,system still fully supported

minor perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes

n/s rear view mirror glass discoloured

rear shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,218 miles

Both rear shock obsorber dust covers split.

Condensation in O/S/R lamp unit.

Front brake pads wearing thin and discs pitted on inner faces.

Front wipers smearing.

Full engine covers fitted.

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit.

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,303 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to fuel pipes

corossion to rear brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2015 87,303 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to fuel pipes

corossion to rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,354 miles

corossion to all brake discs on edges

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to fuel filler pipes

corossion to p.a.s pipes

cracking and perishing to both front lower arm rear bushes

minor oil leak

slight dampness around p.a.s rack

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,121 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,911 miles

both front tyres nearly smooth on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,090 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 39,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,658 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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SV54 GPO is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV54 GPO, 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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SV54 GPO is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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