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YC53 VAO

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VAO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,593 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear underbody/mechanical components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2023 101,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,675 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,849 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,771 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,309 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,068 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,703 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 65,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,757 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,625 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre walls/tread cracking due to age of tyre, no visible cords/ply at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,572 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,425 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,217 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,703 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,094 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 32,094 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC53 VAO is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YC53 VAO, 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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YC53 VAO is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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