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KH53 OUK

2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto82,381 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 OUK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 May 2022 128,112 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 128,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 118,289 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 118,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,734 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 113,734 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,678 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 102,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,039 miles

both rear tyres perished

nsf cv joint noisy

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2017 79,038 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished

nsf cv joint noisy

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,450 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,432 miles

under trays/engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,432 miles

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

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension L.T.C.A'S rear mountings bushes cracking

n/s/r tyre cut on outter sidewall

o/s/f bumper damage

o/s/f headlamp damage

Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension L.T.C.A'S rear mountings bushes cracking

n/s/r tyre cut on outter sidewall

o/s/f bumper damage

o/s/f headlamp damage

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seepage from power steering pipe .

seepage from rack and pinon .

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cut on outter sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,843 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,661 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,163 miles

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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KH53 OUK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KH53 OUK, 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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KH53 OUK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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