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WM53 MBV

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,284 mi
Last recorded114,284 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MBV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,284 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside door mirror glass slightly discoloured

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen scratched from wipers

Fail 8 Jan 2019 114,284 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen scratched from wipers

Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,894 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Suspension components on rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,906 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,857 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,987 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 83,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,487 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,740 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,601 miles

front brake discs rusting on inner face & lipping

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2010 50,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs rusting on inner face & lipping

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,243 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,122 miles

rear pads becoming low

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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WM53 MBV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WM53 MBV, 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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WM53 MBV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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