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RK53 VZL

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,649 mi
Last recorded145,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VZL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 145,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 235 55 r18 99v sp sport 270 puncture unrepairable ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 137,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 126,194 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 115,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,323 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 105,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,025 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,527 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,631 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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RK53 VZL 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 92.3%.

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 RK53 VZL, 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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RK53 VZL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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