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MP53 PUE

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PUE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,785 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,473 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,248 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2022 71,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,700 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and slightly corroded (2.1.5 (a))

slight surface corrosion to suspension and brake componants

Pass 16 Oct 2019 66,727 miles

surface rust to underside and brakes and suspension parts

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,163 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,452 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,377 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,660 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 40,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,782 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,542 miles

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

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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MP53 PUE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MP53 PUE, 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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MP53 PUE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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