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RF53 YTA

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

170,920 mi
Last recorded170,920 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 YTA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 170,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 168,441 miles

Both front suspension arms bushes perished and split

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

near side front anti roll bar drop link boot damaged slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2022 165,250 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in lower wishbones perished/cracking offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear mounting corroded and broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 161,029 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 157,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 154,009 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 146,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,370 miles

centre pipe rear mount broken

Pass 7 Oct 2016 125,535 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,236 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 102,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,744 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,718 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit †n/s/r tyre worn edges

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 YTA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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