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RK53 WAU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,453 mi
Last recorded168,453 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 168,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 152,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 143,969 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 115,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,569 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,188 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges possibly due to under inflation

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,423 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

rear tyres close to limit

slight damp to n/s/f shockabsorber

Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads low

rear pads low

rear tyres close to limit

slight damp to n/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,052 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,870 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 WAU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RK53 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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