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2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,791 mi
Last recorded124,791 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VVW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,791 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 124,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 120,933 miles

Rear hand brakev just met limit

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2020 115,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,439 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2019 112,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,635 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 103,635 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,198 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 87,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,064 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,350 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,347 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 36,935 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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VX54 VVW is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VX54 VVW, 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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VX54 VVW is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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