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Lexus RX300 - 2004

377.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus RX300, model year 2004. Sample size: 1,230 cars, 2,580 tests and 9,727 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,230 cars

The 2004 Lexus RX300 has an overall defect rate of 377 defects per 100 vehicles, slightly lower than the average of 382 defects for its year. Notably, this model performs exceptionally well in the categories of brakes, steering, and lights, showing significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it faces more issues with wheels, suspensions, and axles, as well as other miscellaneous defects. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase substantially in higher mileage brackets, particularly after 124,000 miles, where the model exhibits a notable rise in defects.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,230 cars

More model years for Lexus RX300

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 19.4% better
132.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 55.8% better
11.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 7.5% better
27.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 37.8% better
68.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 21.3% worse
379.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 17.8% better
52.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 10.9% better
12.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 40.8% worse
71.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 545 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,474
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 762
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 760
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 746
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 549
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 352
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 352
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 320
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 280
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 220

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 127
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 104
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 89
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 73
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 41