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AK53 AUE

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

241,014 mi
Last recorded241,014 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AUE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 241,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 241,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 217,563 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)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 235/55/18 v Dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 196,709 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 175,758 miles

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2014 166,711 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 166,710 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 147,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 126,109 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,275 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,615 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,994 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 55,771 miles

front and rear pads low,front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 May 2008 41,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,227 miles

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 AUE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUE, 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 AUE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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