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VA04 RFX

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,272 mi
Last recorded147,272 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 RFX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 147,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 142,272 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 142,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 138,880 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 135,833 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

steering pipe oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2023 135,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

steering pipe oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2022 127,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 118,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 114,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Back Plate Corroded

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

Offside Rear Back Plate Corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 112,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Back Plate Corroded

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

Offside Rear Back Plate Corroded

Offside Rear Calliper Seized/Restricted Movement

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 107,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,582 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,103 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,370 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,474 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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VA04 RFX is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 VA04 RFX, 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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VA04 RFX is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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