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VU04 CYK

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,035 mi
Last recorded218,035 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CYK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 218,035 miles

Front Both sides headlamps slight deterioration

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 218,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both sides headlamps slight deterioration

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 198,500 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2018 187,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 172,666 miles

Engine management light on time of test

Engine oil leaks

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 165,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 155,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 146,065 miles

dampness on power steering pump/pipe

exhaust heatshield insecure

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jan 2015 146,062 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

dampness on power steering pump/pipe

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 138,807 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 138,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 124,812 miles

front pads worn

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 124,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 117,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 105,799 miles

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2010 105,799 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,174 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 88,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,502 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,783 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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VU04 CYK is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige 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 VU04 CYK, 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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VU04 CYK is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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