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VU04 FTF

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,137 mi
Last recorded138,137 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FTF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 138,137 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Feb 2018 138,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,062 miles

Child seat fitted.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,480 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 117,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 111,083 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 104,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front bumper nearside corner and nearside front fog lamp insecure,recommend attention

nearside rear and nearside front tyre treads worn to legal limit(1.6mm),recommend renewal of tyres 235/55r18 99v bridgestone potenza re031

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,236 miles

near side front wiper blade torn on edges

near side rear / front tyres wearing on edges close to 2mm

Fail 2 Mar 2007 37,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,438 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 FTF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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