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AU53 ZDG

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,208 mi
Last recorded139,208 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZDG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 139,208 miles

oil misting f and r.

osr door stiff to open/ close.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer, prevents ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower corner broken. (0.1 (b))

bonnet support missing/ broken.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish/ split.

both headlights becoming foggy, only slightly reducing light output.

both rear disc back plates corroding away.

little or no reserve hand brake travel.

ns wing mirror turned gold.

nsr tyre valve perishing.

rear tyres have cuts to tread with stones in them.

slight play rear arb d link and bushes.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 139,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer, prevents ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower corner broken. (0.1 (b))

bonnet support missing/ broken.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish/ split.

both headlights becoming foggy, only slightly reducing light output.

both rear disc back plates corroding away.

front pads 2-3mm, discs lipped.

little or no reserve hand brake travel.

ns wing mirror turned gold.

nsr tyre valve perishing.

oil misting f and r.

osr door stiff to open/ close.

rear tyres have cuts to tread with stones in them.

slight play rear arb d link and bushes.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 127,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres have small cuts to tread some with stones in them.

both nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes starting to separate/ split.

both rear disc back plates corroded.

damp around pas pipes/ pump.

drivers side rear door slightly stiff to open/ close.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

gas bonnet prop weak, can fall unexpectedly.

hand brake performance only just met.

nsf tyre perishing.

passenger side front rear view mirror has a gold tint to it.

slight play in both rear arb d links and d bushes.

spare tyre low on pressure and not fully secure.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very foggy. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor link rod seized. (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres have small cuts to tread some with stones in them.

both nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes starting to separate/ split.

both rear disc back plates corroded.

damp around pas pipes/ pump.

drivers side rear door slightly stiff to open/ close.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

gas bonnet prop weak, can fall unexpectedly.

hand brake performance only just met.

ns head lamp foggy, slightly affecting pattern.

nsf tyre perishing.

passenger side front rear view mirror has a gold tint to it.

slight play in both rear arb d links and d bushes.

spare tyre low on pressure and not fully secure.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,999 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2016 117,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 110,242 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 93,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,677 miles

both rear shock gaters split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,918 miles

Both rear shock absorber gatters split.

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate slightly de laminated

Slight corrosion on inside faces of front discs

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,331 miles

Offside front and rear wiper rubbers slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,179 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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AU53 ZDG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey 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 AU53 ZDG, 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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AU53 ZDG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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