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YO53 RZD

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RZD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 144,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 144,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,084 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 134,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 124,496 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 113,778 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 29 Nov 2014 113,778 miles

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

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

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

engine man light on

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,125 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,064 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,064 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp on

fuel level low in reserve

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 85,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp on

fuel low level warning lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,353 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,239 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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YO53 RZD is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YO53 RZD, 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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YO53 RZD is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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