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LC53 GEK

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 GEK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,068 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 107,068 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2016 91,216 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2016 91,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2015 85,186 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 78,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,741 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 61,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,329 miles

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

near side rear tyre has splits in sidewall

nearside rear suspension dust cover splitt

Fail 26 Jan 2008

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has splits in sidewall

nearside rear suspension dust cover splitt

Pass 24 Dec 2006 41,101 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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LC53 GEK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC53 GEK, 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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LC53 GEK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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