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AK53 AUA

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,252 mi
Last recorded198,252 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AUA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 198,252 miles

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

Offside Front Door damaged but still opens and closes.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 192,099 miles

Offside Front Door damaged but still opens and closes.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 180,863 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 180,863 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 167,585 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 167,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 154,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 144,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 138,693 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 138,693 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,427 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,588 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 120,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2011 110,824 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,950 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,950 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,512 miles

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

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 63,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,599 miles

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

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

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

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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AK53 AUA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,529 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 AK53 AUA, 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 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 AUA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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