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LS53 MBX

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,476 mi
Last recorded169,476 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MBX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 169,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 169,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 160,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 160,980 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 151,067 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 137,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 122,363 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs scored

Fail 29 Oct 2010 122,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 2 Nov 2009 102,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 102,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 51,448 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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LS53 MBX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS53 MBX, 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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LS53 MBX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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