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NV52 OTW

2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,593 mi
Last recorded156,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto76,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 OTW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,593 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,468 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 120,046 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 119,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 115,793 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 115,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,006 miles

both front headlamp lenses fatigued

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,805 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,635 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 13 Nov 2012 86,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,730 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 72,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,007 miles

Both rear shock absorber gatters split.

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,292 miles

Both rear shock absorber gatters split.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,020 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,641 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,216 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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NV52 OTW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 76,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV52 OTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV52 OTW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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