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RX52 DVF

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,488 mi
Last recorded164,488 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 DVF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 164,488 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 164,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 156,050 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear shock absorber misting slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 156,050 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber misting slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2014 145,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 135,176 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes peeling/perished

fuel filler pipes corroded

nsr brake very slight bind

osf sidelight dim

rear pads appear low but not visable through road wheels

rear shocker dust covers split

slight leak on p/s rack

very slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Aug 2012 127,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 121,346 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 116,478 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 108,788 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 108,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,092 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 87,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,944 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 68,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RX52 DVF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX52 DVF, 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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What year was RX52 DVF registered?

RX52 DVF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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