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RK53 WBU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 88,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,894 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 83,894 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,219 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,873 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 67,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,647 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,918 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,207 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 48,204 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,136 miles

FORNT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

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

N/S/F DISC (VENTED) 1 SIDE OF DISC THIN.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 42,136 miles

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

FORNT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

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

N/S/F DISC (VENTED) 1 SIDE OF DISC THIN.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,995 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,175 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 WBU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK53 WBU, 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 WBU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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