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NT53 MWX

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,691 mi
Last recorded148,691 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MWX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 148,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,501 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 142,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 31 Oct 2016 130,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear pipes are positioned difficult to see (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,842 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 113,842 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 5 Nov 2014 110,504 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,397 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,516 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,568 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Full engine undertray fitted

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking on the tread over 25mm in length but not down to cords

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 89,568 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Full engine undertray fitted

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking on the tread over 25mm in length but not down to cords

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2010 82,414 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 67,661 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,510 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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NT53 MWX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NT53 MWX, 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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NT53 MWX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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