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RX52 LEX

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,221 mi
Last recorded170,221 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 170,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak transmission

Pass 15 Feb 2018 164,796 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 160,093 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 160,093 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 156,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 150,701 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 150,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 140,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 129,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2011 121,497 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,343 miles

osr tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,213 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight rubbing noise from nsr brake

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,368 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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RX52 LEX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RX52 LEX, 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 LEX registered?

RX52 LEX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is RX52 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 LEX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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