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MT53 PWL

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,403 mi
Last recorded190,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 PWL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 190,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 182,922 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating tread falling apart

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 182,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped due to corrosion (7.1.1)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating tread falling apart

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 174,740 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 174,740 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 165,623 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,462 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 158,338 miles

Inner Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 152,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 144,823 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 136,129 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 136,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 128,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 121,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 113,162 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 113,162 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,088 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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MT53 PWL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT53 PWL, 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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MT53 PWL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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