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RY53 SNU

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,164 mi
Last recorded168,164 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SNU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 168,164 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 168,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 152,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

front wheel alighnment may be out by way tyres wearing

Fail 6 Nov 2014 152,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

front wheel alighnment may be out by way tyres wearing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 145,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 134,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 125,684 miles

O/s/f door mirror glass slightly tinting

Offside rear Lower track arm slightly distorted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 125,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f door mirror gelling/tinting

Pass 16 Dec 2010 113,324 miles

n/s/r trailing rod distorted/bent slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,512 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 64,501 miles

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

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

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

near side wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,398 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 SNU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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