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MC53 KZE

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,016 mi
Last recorded159,016 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 KZE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 159,016 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear body and component and fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 159,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear body and component and fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,488 miles

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

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

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

offside rear level censer linkage snapped

Fail 12 Oct 2021 149,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear level censer linkage snapped

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 135,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,305 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,621 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear disc pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 104,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear disc pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 88,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,202 miles

Both front wipers split and starting to smear

Fail 20 Oct 2011 73,202 miles

Both front wipers split and starting to smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,634 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,870 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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MC53 KZE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MC53 KZE, 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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MC53 KZE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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