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MT52 DUH

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,463 mi
Last recorded158,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 DUH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 158,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 149,090 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 140,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,095 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 115,618 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 115,618 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 115,602 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

eml light is on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,061 miles

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust downpipe/cat heat shield loose/rattles.

Front number plate damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,061 miles

Brake fluid level low

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust downpipe/cat heat shield loose/rattles.

Front number plate damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2015 104,925 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,618 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,002 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 85,002 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,413 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,722 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,103 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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MT52 DUH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MT52 DUH, 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 MT52 DUH registered?

MT52 DUH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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