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YJ54 DNC

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,993 mi
Last recorded104,993 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DNC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,993 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 104,977 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,486 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 93,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,905 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,793 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 68,793 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 60,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,175 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded side of engine (2.3.2)

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

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

bonnet shocker does not support the bonnet

tank shield corroded and loose

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2015 49,119 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 45,462 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,371 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear disc slightly corroded on inner face

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,837 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,158 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,545 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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YJ54 DNC is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 YJ54 DNC, 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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YJ54 DNC is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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