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RF53 PKD

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,097 mi
Last recorded131,097 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 PKD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 131,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 123,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 113,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 107,142 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder in centre of windscreen. ()

Coolant level low.

Headlamp load level warning light showing on dash, but headlamp aim correct.

Heavy corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just acceptable. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake surface corroded,just acceptable. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just acceptable. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake surface corroded,just acceptable. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2017 103,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 94,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,748 miles

Both front tyres very low on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyres very low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,168 miles

handbrake only just met required results

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre feathering slightly on outside edge

Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,466 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre feathering slightly on outside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,337 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,964 miles

child seats fitted to rear

front pads and discs low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,489 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,232 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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RF53 PKD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RF53 PKD, 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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RF53 PKD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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