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YW04 ALU

2004 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 ALU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,983 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 5 Jul 2022 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 10 Jun 2022 77,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 167,421 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 151,357 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 128,980 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 121,812 miles

parking brake 16%

Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 115,573 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 115,549 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,764 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WEAR INNER EDGES APRX 3MM N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3/4MM

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,132 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 52,132 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2009 39,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,499 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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YW04 ALU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW04 ALU, 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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YW04 ALU is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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