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YX54 KRE

2004 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,073 mi
Last recorded166,073 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 KRE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 166,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 162,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 159,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 159,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges,cracked & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leaks on engine & transmission

Pass 13 Oct 2022 155,787 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 155,787 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 151,935 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 151,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 148,355 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 148,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 144,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and offside rear inner sills and surrounding areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged offside front, offside rear and nearside front, perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,255 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 128,786 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and surrounding area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 128,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and surrounding area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,984 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,503 miles

n\s and o\s rear tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 113,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,247 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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YX54 KRE is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YX54 KRE, 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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YX54 KRE is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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