2004 Lexus RX · 4,904 MOT tests
2004 Lexus RX reliability
2004 Lexus RXs fail 31% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 RX years (4,904 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 31%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 117,205
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,904
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Strong point: steering, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Brakes12.3%
- Lights and electrics10.9%
- Suspension10.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.2%
- Tyres4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.18%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 3.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.9%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (20.66%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.71%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Lexus RX reliable?
2004 Lexus RXs fail 31% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 RX years (4,904 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.18% of tests), position lamp not working (3.83% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Lexus RX shows 117,205 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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