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VU54 ZGA

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,391 mi
Last recorded111,391 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZGA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,391 miles

slight corrosion and fluctuation rear brakes

Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,390 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads wearing thin

pin hole nearside c.v gaiter

slight corrosion and fluctuation rear brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2018 100,129 miles

front brake pad linning approx. 85% worn low.

front number plate cracked up.

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

note: engine light on dash.

rear brake disc's corroded up.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 106,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pad linning approx. 85% worn low.

front number plate cracked up.

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

note: engine light on dash.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn on edges.

rear brake disc's corroded up.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,279 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted up.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,360 miles

front brake disc's scored heavly

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's scored heavly

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

offside rear tyre has nail in centre tread section .

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,498 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Note: Bonnet cannot be secured in the open position

Fail 3 Dec 2013 80,380 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Both Front Brake pads wearing thin

Both Rear brake pads wearing thin

Both rear disc has occuring rust on the lip

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Note: Bonnet cannot be secured in the open position

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

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

To much engine oil

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,184 miles

check: offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside & offside front suspension arm bushe perishe up.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,376 miles

rear discs slighty scored

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slighty liped and rusty on edges

offside front cv gaitor starting to leak grease

offside front tyre starting were on outter edge

offside trackrod end starting to leak grease

Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slighty liped and rusty on edges

offside front cv gaitor starting to leak grease

offside front tyre starting were on outter edge

offside trackrod end starting to leak grease

rear discs slighty scored

Pass 12 Sep 2009 49,548 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 49,548 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear shock absorber started to leak !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

offside front diveshaft gaiter small damage & grease out ???

rear brake disc's worn & scored up quite alot !!!

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,396 miles

nearside front tyre worn from edges

Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn from edges

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,917 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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VU54 ZGA is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VU54 ZGA, 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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VU54 ZGA is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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