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VU54 ZFT

2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,187 mi
Last recorded162,187 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto89,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZFT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2025 162,187 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/sill area, holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 159,624 miles

Advise jet washing the underside

Fail 1 Nov 2024 159,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Advise jet washing the underside

Pass 8 Nov 2023 155,437 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear underside slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 155,437 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage broken (1.1.17 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,918 miles

bonnet gas strut weak

Fail 4 Oct 2022 143,918 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet gas strut weak

Pass 5 Oct 2021 132,692 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 132,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bulged and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,982 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Rear Outer rearlight - inoperative

bonnet strut weak

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,745 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 113,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,527 miles

Bonnett gas strut weak

Parking brake travel - long....

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,805 miles

Parking brake travel - long

Rear brake discs, outer face corroded

Bonnet stay gas strut faulty

off-side front tyre pressure very low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,272 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low edges close to limit

Offside Front tyre worn edges close to limit

front brake discs worn

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,328 miles

Both Rear Calipers seized

Pass 4 Oct 2014 87,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 82,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,441 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,181 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,875 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,401 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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VU54 ZFT is a 2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 89,765 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU54 ZFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU54 ZFT is a 2004 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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