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LC52 TVU

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,603 mi
Last recorded178,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 TVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 178,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

both front calipers seized

Pass 16 Mar 2020 175,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 174,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 174,040 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 172,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 167,989 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 165,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 162,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 162,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 162,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 144,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 126,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,091 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 102,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,062 miles

front and rear number plate have water damage to backing.

nearside front tyre is cracked and perished .offside tyre is slightly worn on its edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,069 miles

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2007 41,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,295 miles

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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LC52 TVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC52 TVU, 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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LC52 TVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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