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HL53 NCZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

331,396 mi
Last recorded331,396 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL53 NCZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 331,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker gaiter split

Offside Rear Shocker gaiter split

Fail 12 Mar 2024 331,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shocker gaiter split

Offside Rear Shocker gaiter split

Pass 21 Jun 2023 324,836 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 324,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 31 May 2023 324,640 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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 6 Jun 2022 315,745 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover split

Offside Rear shocker dust cover split

Pass 13 May 2021 305,099 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 305,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp body damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 300,771 miles

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

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear parking brake application uneven

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 11 Apr 2019 294,153 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes have surface corrosion

Left hand drive headlamps fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 6 Jun 2018 290,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 282,674 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Steering rack damp

Pass 20 Jun 2016 275,597 miles

Left hand drive headlamps still fitted

Nearside rear anti-roll bar bush slightly deteriorated

Slight movement in steering rack bushes

Slight play detected at steering column

Pass 29 Sep 2015 270,236 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 270,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 256,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 256,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HL53 NCZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HL53 NCZ, 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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HL53 NCZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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