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YY54 TVD

2004 Lexus RX300

Turquoise Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,006 mi
Last recorded129,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 TVD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 129,006 miles

Bonnet gas strut deflective

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,838 miles

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

bonnet stay inop

front number plate cracked

n/s/f mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/r number plate light lens deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2025 123,696 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

bonnet stay inop

front number plate cracked

n/s/f mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/r number plate light lens deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,432 miles

Bonnet gas strut defective

Both rear sills/ jacking points damaged

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

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

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Drop link dust cover small split

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft seal to transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 117,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet gas strut defective

Both rear sills/ jacking points damaged

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

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

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Drop link dust cover small split

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft seal to transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,850 miles

bonnet strut weak

front & rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f mirror glass fading

near to excess travel in h/brake

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

rear subframe bushes split & persihing

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Underbody/suspension/exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 100,036 miles

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

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))

underside, suspension and exhaust system are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system is corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre little low on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,472 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 9 Mar 2017 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,938 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,092 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,592 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 33,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,002 miles

Front brake pads well worn.

N/S/R tyre badly worn at inner edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 28,002 miles

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

Front brake pads well worn.

N/S/R tyre badly worn at inner edge.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 21,862 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Front tyres worn at inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,862 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Front tyres worn at inner edges.

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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YY54 TVD is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Turquoise with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY54 TVD, 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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YY54 TVD is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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