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AK53 FOV

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,161 mi
Last recorded110,161 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FOV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,161 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 104,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner eage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked thow driver eye line (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick hand brake grinding when aplyd (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight cracking/spliting

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to suspension and brake components

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,350 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to suspension and brake components

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 81,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,094 miles

rear pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,036 miles

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 9 Dec 2010 61,959 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,546 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 48,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,536 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 30,924 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 FOV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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