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MF53 LZR

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,791 mi
Last recorded106,791 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 LZR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,315 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,859 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 88,102 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 88,102 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,567 miles

esp component broken at rear offside

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

esp component broken at rear offside

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,340 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 73,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,605 miles

advise cuts in rear tyres and sidewalls perished and splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear numberplate watermarked

Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,361 miles

advise both front tyres low tread

Fail 24 Aug 2006 42,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,355 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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MF53 LZR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZR, 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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What year was MF53 LZR registered?

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

Is MF53 LZR safe to buy?

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