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FP53 ZPM

2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

216,556 mi
Last recorded216,556 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto82,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZPM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 216,556 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 216,556 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 205,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 205,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 195,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 195,018 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 185,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 168,837 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 168,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,585 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 151,473 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,862 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,811 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,178 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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FP53 ZPM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 82,381 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 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP53 ZPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP53 ZPM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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