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YX04 YDE

2004 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,123 mi
Last recorded161,123 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 YDE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,123 miles

All four brake disc corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 161,119 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

All four brake disc corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 160,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1st mounting bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (water pump area?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear sensor bracket broken but secured with cable tie

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover rear bank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine top cover, under body covers, outer sill covers, heat shields front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

exhaust tail pipe corroded off

general under body corrosion

long parking brake travel

tyre size 235/ 55/ 18

various areas of body damage

Fail 31 Oct 2018 160,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1st mounting bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (water pump area?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear sensor bracket broken but secured with cable tie

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover rear bank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine top cover, under body covers, outer sill covers, heat shields front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

exhaust tail pipe corroded off

general under body corrosion

long parking brake travel

tyre size 235/ 55/ 18

various areas of body damage

Pass 20 Nov 2017 158,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 151,017 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 151,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 145,219 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view dos not provide an adequate view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 135,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,676 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 124,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 115,569 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 115,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 106,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 106,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,244 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 96,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,611 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 82,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,379 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 45,379 miles

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

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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YX04 YDE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YX04 YDE, 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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YX04 YDE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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