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AK53 FPA

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,331 mi
Last recorded161,331 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FPA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 161,331 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 152,202 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 152,202 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 142,150 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 141,617 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,574 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,873 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,617 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,300 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,300 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,033 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 46,033 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 FPA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FPA, 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 FPA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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