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MW53 JFK

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 JFK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 123,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion around subframe to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 117,771 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive noted leak at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting to front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,290 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,365 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,188 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 87,158 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

baby seats fitted o/a and n/s rear not allowing full belt inspection. outer skin sills fitted not allowing full sill ibpection.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,765 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,347 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,398 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,633 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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MW53 JFK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW53 JFK, 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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MW53 JFK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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