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PX53 WFR

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,572 mi
Last recorded157,572 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 WFR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 157,572 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 157,572 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 154,559 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 154,559 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 146,253 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rear bracket detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 146,253 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Both lamps. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rear bracket detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,717 miles

corrosion around rear subframe

drivers mirror deteriorated

headlights deteriorated

only one of two position lights working nearside rear

Pass 17 Dec 2019 134,109 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,478 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake efficiency slightly down to o/s

Fail 13 Dec 2018 125,280 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing snapped bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r parking brake efficiency slightly down to o/s

Pass 19 Dec 2017 116,855 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 116,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 111,653 miles

both mirror damage

o/s/f steering arm bush worn

oil leak

power steering leak

underneeth vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2015 104,072 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

suspension rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,715 miles

both front lower arm suspension bushes splitting and displaying play.

corrosion located on all suspension components.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,076 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 93,079 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,400 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,348 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 78,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,712 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,714 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper rubber spilt.

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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PX53 WFR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PX53 WFR, 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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PX53 WFR is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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