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TIG 2185

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,129 mi
Last recorded153,129 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 2185
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 153,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jan 2020 153,125 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill,outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2019 147,109 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2019 147,105 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 139,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 130,719 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,700 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 121,669 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 106,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,219 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,339 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 80,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 64,982 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 39,869 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,588 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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TIG 2185 is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TIG 2185, 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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TIG 2185 is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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