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MK53 BPF

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BPF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,014 miles

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

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 125,013 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,072 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 122,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,323 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 112,322 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear subframe and suspension arms becoming rusted

outer sills plastic trim fitted

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear subframe and suspension arms becoming rusted

outer sills plastic trim fitted

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 103,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,567 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,567 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 85,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,554 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 72,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,361 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,592 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 50,592 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)

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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MK53 BPF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MK53 BPF, 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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MK53 BPF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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