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X251 XCV

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 XCV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,530 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and components.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,243 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,674 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in between treads.

Both sides rear brake disc shields heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 62,674 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in between treads.

Both sides rear brake disc shields heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,716 miles

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

Engine under tray fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,641 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear childseat fittted

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,627 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,963 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 17,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,435 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,689 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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X251 XCV is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X251 XCV, 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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X251 XCV is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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