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YR04 EXT

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,627 mi
Last recorded143,627 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EXT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 143,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 143,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,362 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,154 miles

rear sub-frame in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 120,453 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,636 miles

fuel filler neck rusty

rear exhaust bracket broken

steering rack mounts have play

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,926 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,540 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 105,540 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,395 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 85,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,688 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,097 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,423 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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YR04 EXT is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR04 EXT, 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 YR04 EXT registered?

YR04 EXT is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 EXT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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