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GU53 RYP

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 RYP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Slight dampness around power steering pipes,pump,rack area

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight dampness around steering rack gaitors

Fail 23 Mar 2015 105,712 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight dampness around steering rack gaitors

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,358 miles

Oil leak

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,965 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,257 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,512 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,399 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in tread

N/S/F tyre worn on outside 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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GU53 RYP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue 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 GU53 RYP, 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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GU53 RYP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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