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RX53 LEX

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,238 mi
Last recorded117,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 117,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front sub frame starting to corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake discs back plate missing

Rear sub frame starting to corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 114,679 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

heavily corroded on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2021 112,701 miles

substantial amount of corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,388 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,388 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,981 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,981 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,326 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Inner Side light inoperative

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,579 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Central Rear Lower Corrosion under rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,604 miles

engine and under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,746 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,131 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 55,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 28,438 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,979 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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RX53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RX53 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 RX53 LEX registered?

RX53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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