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YX54 VUF

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VUF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 136,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,762 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 128,762 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 119,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

light corrosion on most parts on the underside of this vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2015 119,668 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

light corrosion on most parts on the underside of this vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 112,549 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,015 miles

bonnet stay/damper not working.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,992 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet stay/damper not working.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2012 81,994 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,041 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 69,246 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear brake slight binding.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,064 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,425 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,138 miles

FRONT PADS 60% WORN

N/S/R TYRE PUCTURED.

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 VUF is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VUF, 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 VUF is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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