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BK53 HNR

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,912 mi
Last recorded167,912 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HNR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 167,912 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 167,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 161,974 miles

Covers fitted.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn tread, scrubbing edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn tread, scrubbing edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills/Chassis/Floor corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 161,969 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Covers fitted.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn tread, scrubbing edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn tread, scrubbing edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills/Chassis/Floor corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 155,678 miles

Covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 149,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 149,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 142,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 135,561 miles

both front tyres BALD IN INNER TREAD EDGES AND CLOSE TO BORDER LINE

both front tyres worn to 0mm inner edges and have cracks in sidewalls

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings

Fail 3 Aug 2013 135,556 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn to 0mm inner edges and have cracks in sidewalls

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 25 Aug 2012 129,297 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner tread edges

Pass 10 Sep 2011 121,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 111,571 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW TEAD ON INNER TYRE

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SURFACE CRACKS IN TREAD.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 100,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,825 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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BK53 HNR 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 BK53 HNR, 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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BK53 HNR is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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