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NU53 LHM

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,701 mi
Last recorded154,701 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 LHM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 154,701 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 23 Jan 2017 145,090 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 145,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,101 miles

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,101 miles

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 120,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,355 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2011 87,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,439 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 79,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,567 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 72,567 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 64,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,197 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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NU53 LHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU53 LHM, 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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NU53 LHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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