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VU04 DZJ

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,931 mi
Last recorded137,931 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 DZJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 137,931 miles

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

Rear Upper subframe and chassis undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,482 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody very corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 129,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody very corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,937 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 127,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 126,227 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,067 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,761 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms have signs of corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,268 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,936 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 105,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,849 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 8 Apr 2014 100,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 1 Apr 2013 91,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger broken off, front pipe

fuel filler pipes coroded

Pass 1 Apr 2013 91,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger broken off, front pipe

fuel filler pipes coroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,086 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 76,075 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 2 May 2010 69,267 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 69,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 61,925 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 9 May 2008 49,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,133 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 DZJ is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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