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YB53 ZTO

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ZTO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 146,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 146,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 141,905 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective head lights faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake needs attension

underbody rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2024 137,745 miles

suspension bushes perished

suspension components rusty

underbody corroding and rough

Pass 10 Feb 2023 133,944 miles

under body rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2023 133,944 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2022 130,224 miles

suspension bushes perished

suspension component rusty

underbody corroding in places

Pass 12 Feb 2021 125,999 miles

Offside handbrake needs attention/adjustment

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

suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Feb 2020 121,282 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 121,282 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,155 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,267 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fog light not working

Fail 4 Feb 2017 94,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fog light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

os front fog light inop

Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,230 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 84,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,194 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Jan 2014 79,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,552 miles

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,341 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing cords.

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 69,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing cords.

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 66,503 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing off on edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Fog light out.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,503 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing off on edges.

O/S/F Fog light out.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,319 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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YB53 ZTO is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB53 ZTO, 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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YB53 ZTO is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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