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AK53 FOT

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,675 mi
Last recorded110,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 110,675 miles

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,656 miles

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

Rear height corrector snapped.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 102,656 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear height corrector snapped.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 85,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 79,524 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,547 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,319 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,602 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,170 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,271 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 FOT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOT, 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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What year was AK53 FOT registered?

AK53 FOT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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