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NX53 RWU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 RWU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside vehicle slightly tilted

Fail 24 May 2016 94,693 miles

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail corroded and deflating allowing vehicle to list towards the o/s/f (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm-2mm centre tread and edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,384 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2012 64,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,783 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,779 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2010 38,501 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,767 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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NX53 RWU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NX53 RWU, 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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What year was NX53 RWU registered?

NX53 RWU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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