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VU04 KZE

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,970 mi
Last recorded137,970 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 137,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 137,970 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak.

rear wiper split.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 127,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,866 miles

n.s.r brake disc outer face rusty.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 103,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n.s.r brake disc outer face rusty.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 93,072 miles

rotation noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,895 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 63,884 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 KZE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 KZE registered?

VU04 KZE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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