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WJ54 BWF

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

175,767 mi
Last recorded175,767 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BWF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm+wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 172,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 168,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged *Condition of glass poor / hazey (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear park brake slow to release.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 168,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged *Condition of glass poor / hazey (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear park brake slow to release.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 162,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2022 162,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 152,959 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 152,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 145,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 130,801 miles

Coolant leak All around radiator ()

Fuel hose corroded Filler hose into tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Frosted ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 130,801 miles

Coolant leak All around radiator ()

Fuel hose corroded Filler hose into tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Frosted ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 116,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay not working

Fail 11 Jun 2018 116,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay not working

Pass 16 May 2017 107,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 102,130 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 96,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,763 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 84,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 76,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,517 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,443 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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WJ54 BWF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WJ54 BWF, 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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WJ54 BWF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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