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YA04 LHM

2004 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,431 mi
Last recorded168,431 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 LHM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 168,431 miles

Both front and rear brake pads worn

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 152,392 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust front pipe deteriorate

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside wiper torn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting bush perishing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 152,392 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside wiper torn

Coolant leak

Exhaust front pipe deteriorate

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting bush perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2013 152,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside front tyre wearing off on inside edge but ok at the time of test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radiatior leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Dec 2011 128,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

slight play on rear d bushs on anti roll bar

Pass 21 Dec 2011 128,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

slight play on rear d bushs on anti roll bar

Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,004 miles

damage to nearside front bumper

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Feb 2011 110,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to nearside front bumper

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs scored pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,855 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 85,855 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,451 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear differential

Rear tyres starting to perish/detteriorate

Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc inner surface slightly scored

Fail 12 Jan 2008 46,651 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc inner surface slightly scored

Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc inner surface slightly scored

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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YA04 LHM is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YA04 LHM, 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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YA04 LHM is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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