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YF04 YVU

2004 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,012 mi
Last recorded153,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 153,012 miles

wipers deteriating

Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,338 miles

Rear seat belts not checked--

Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,484 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 115,484 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,299 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 111,291 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,749 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,749 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,661 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,661 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,819 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 62,819 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,286 miles

Rear 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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YF04 YVU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF04 YVU, 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 YF04 YVU registered?

YF04 YVU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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