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RV53 NHA

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,547 mi
Last recorded157,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 NHA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 157,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2019 157,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2018 151,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 144,989 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 138,420 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 138,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,075 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 120,075 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 112,483 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside door mirror glass dis-coloured

Fail 27 Jun 2013 112,483 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside door mirror glass dis-coloured

Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,607 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 100,604 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,087 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 92,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,141 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 79,141 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

windsreen washer level low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,588 miles

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

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

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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RV53 NHA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV53 NHA, 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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RV53 NHA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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