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FH53 CVT

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CVT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 108,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive struts mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket snapped but system supported

Fail 18 Mar 2022 108,182 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive struts mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket snapped but system supported

Pass 16 Apr 2021 106,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 104,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,929 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped but system supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 100,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped but system supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,464 miles

N/S wing mirror glass damaged

O/S/R corner of corner damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,746 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres show age cracking

cut to outer tread on the n/sr tyre

n/s door mirror cracked but vision not restricted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,032 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 26 Jun 2015 78,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension 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 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)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,275 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,460 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,574 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,164 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,164 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,652 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 43,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,307 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,778 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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FH53 CVT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FH53 CVT, 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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FH53 CVT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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