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RY53 OFZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 124,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 123,199 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake sufficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%. Requires attention.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 114,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake sufficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%. Requires attention.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,370 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components ts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside & centre (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,124 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,135 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 31,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,485 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,095 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,172 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 OFZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY53 OFZ, 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 OFZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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