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YM04 HWD

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,573 mi
Last recorded116,573 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HWD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 116,573 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 116,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 116,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 109,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 100,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,883 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,858 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Feb 2019 85,858 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,748 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,960 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,931 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,232 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,817 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 9 Feb 2011 69,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YM04 HWD is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YM04 HWD, 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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YM04 HWD is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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