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LC53 TCV

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,221 mi
Last recorded117,221 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 TCV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,221 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 10,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 100,507 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 100,507 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,892 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,892 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,175 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,182 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres bald on edges

osf tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,367 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 43,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,533 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 TCV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC53 TCV, 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 TCV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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