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LF53 SWX

2003 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,156 mi
Last recorded147,156 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SWX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,156 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake, only just passed performance test.

Replace wiper blades.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 130,540 miles

Items removed from drivers view

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 130,539 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from drivers view

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 118,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake sticking on slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,973 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges . †nearside rear tyre worn in middle. †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge .

Fail 5 Oct 2007 45,456 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges . †nearside rear tyre worn in middle. †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge .

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,355 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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LF53 SWX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LF53 SWX, 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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LF53 SWX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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