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GV53 PLX

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,073 mi
Last recorded133,073 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PLX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 133,073 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,128 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle corroded and components and subframe

Fail 27 Sep 2021 125,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle corroded and components and subframe

Pass 17 Sep 2020 119,187 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box cracked leaking

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded and in general suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2019 113,550 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,257 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,257 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,010 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,461 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 71,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2012 64,894 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,906 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 49,906 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,478 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,918 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 33,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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GV53 PLX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV53 PLX, 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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GV53 PLX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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