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MX53 JWK

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,977 mi
Last recorded106,977 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 JWK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023 106,977 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,305 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,925 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 102,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

both side front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,770 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 100,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre worn on edges

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body in places (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,656 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,304 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,999 miles

both front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,932 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm/outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,180 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,553 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,824 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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MX53 JWK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MX53 JWK, 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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MX53 JWK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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