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MK52 RKZ

2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto76,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 RKZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 99,864 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 99,859 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body insecure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,449 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,443 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,873 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 93,868 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,717 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 91,692 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,772 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,063 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 85,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some general corrosion to the under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes require good clean and grease underside of vehicle getting weak will require clean and wax oil in very near future as vehicle very dry and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,171 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,842 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,179 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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MK52 RKZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 76,010 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK52 RKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK52 RKZ registered?

MK52 RKZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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