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RY53 OFO

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,753 mi
Last recorded195,753 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 OFO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 195,753 miles

front bonnet stay

Fail 27 Nov 2014 195,743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front bonnet stay

Pass 27 Nov 2013 189,312 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

fog light insecure

n/s/r tyre edge worn

Fail 27 Nov 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

fog light insecure

n/s/r tyre edge worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 177,832 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 177,588 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 164,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 164,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 150,557 miles

chip in screen

Pass 21 Nov 2009 127,816 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,332 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,188 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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RY53 OFO is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY53 OFO, 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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RY53 OFO is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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