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LY53 TZM

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,710 mi
Last recorded144,710 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 TZM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 144,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 144,706 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 143,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 143,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,302 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,706 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,472 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,579 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,160 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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LY53 TZM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LY53 TZM, 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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LY53 TZM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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