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MF53 LZB

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 LZB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 105,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 101,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,170 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired bracket broken (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 99,169 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired bracket broken (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,937 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 95,917 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,716 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,716 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,240 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,077 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,722 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,722 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,213 miles

nearside rear fog lamp insecure

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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MF53 LZB is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MF53 LZB, 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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MF53 LZB is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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