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LX53 USW

2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto76,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 USW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 103,399 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside including subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake just met its minimum requirement

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 103,387 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arms and sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has been very heavy underseal covered all brake pipes and chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,116 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 7 Sep 2017 101,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 May 2016 94,024 miles

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

Nail in nsr and osf tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2015 85,907 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 79,306 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 71,196 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,072 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 56,309 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 49,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,137 miles

frt pads low

Fail 29 Oct 2007 32,137 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

frt pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,859 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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LX53 USW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 76,010 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 USW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX53 USW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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