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VU04 FWG

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,863 mi
Last recorded176,863 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 176,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2020 169,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks

ride hight sencer damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2019 161,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear ride hight sensor damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 151,467 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 151,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 141,934 miles

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

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 15 Jun 2016 129,140 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2015

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,120 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 110,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,651 miles

park brake passed test but requires attentin

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,917 miles

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

sills and underbody coverd with plastic

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,916 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,463 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 FWG is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FWG, 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 FWG is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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