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MT53 PWX

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,616 mi
Last recorded101,616 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 PWX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,616 miles

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

Nearside service brake requires service or repair

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

Pass 20 May 2019 95,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 91,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 88,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 84,355 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 84,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 79,292 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 79,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 79,288 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,130 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 76,127 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,467 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,416 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,764 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,419 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 11 Dec 2007 35,042 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,557 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 PWX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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