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GR04 VWU

2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,253 mi
Last recorded135,253 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto79,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VWU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 135,253 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 135,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,544 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 130,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,752 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,709 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,253 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,300 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,042 miles

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

front brake pads and disks worn close to limits

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,804 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,280 miles

n/s/r brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,666 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,430 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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GR04 VWU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 79,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR04 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR04 VWU is a 2004 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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