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VU04 KYW

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,808 mi
Last recorded117,808 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,371 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 106,371 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,108 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,150 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 48,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,054 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 KYW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 KYW, 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 KYW is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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