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VCZ 8160

2004 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,376 mi
Last recorded82,376 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 8160
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 82,376 miles

both inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 79,186 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,677 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 76,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,610 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2018 71,609 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,989 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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VCZ 8160 is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCZ 8160, 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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What year was VCZ 8160 registered?

VCZ 8160 is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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