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X300 SEL

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 SEL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,099 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,223 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,924 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,067 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,057 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 45,331 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 May 2009 34,566 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 26 May 2009 34,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,064 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 24,064 miles

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

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

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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X300 SEL is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X300 SEL, 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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What year was X300 SEL registered?

X300 SEL is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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