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YL53 NVF

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,994 mi
Last recorded157,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NVF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 157,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 149,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,838 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2018 135,837 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,705 miles

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

off side wiper slightly smeary

park brake eff. low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,026 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,844 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,345 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,538 miles

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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 12 Feb 2010 52,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,605 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 28,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YL53 NVF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL53 NVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 NVF registered?

YL53 NVF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is YL53 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 NVF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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