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MA53 MZT

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,836 mi
Last recorded137,836 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 MZT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 137,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 132,664 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 132,663 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken off at rear (4.1.5 (a))

bonnet will not stay open

Pass 6 May 2022 127,940 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 127,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,945 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 121,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,257 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,257 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,904 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,049 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 35,969 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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MA53 MZT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MA53 MZT, 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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MA53 MZT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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