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MK53 BSZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BSZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 86,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,023 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s an o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front there is creaking noise

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s an o/s all suspension arm build up corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 84,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s an o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front there is creaking noise

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s an o/s all suspension arm build up corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,823 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 83,815 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,326 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side+off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,367 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,991 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,908 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 70,680 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,473 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,492 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 64,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,729 miles

Parking brake travel requires attention

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,365 miles

parking brake requires attention

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 BSZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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