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VU04 ETZ

2004 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,007 mi
Last recorded148,007 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ETZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 148,007 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both urgent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff possibly leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2024 143,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 140,837 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Front and rear under chassis and suspension components corroded

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,751 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 119,853 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 119,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 114,243 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 113,914 miles

Offside Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 109,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 109,188 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 106,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 100,171 miles

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

offside front tyre tread depth low on edges

Pass 28 May 2014 96,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 89,504 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 81,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 69,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 59,116 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 51,230 miles

Light scratches to windscreen

Fail 15 May 2009 51,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,674 miles

front & rear brake pads apx 65>70% worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,598 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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 ETZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU04 ETZ, 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 ETZ is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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