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SA53 GGU

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,935 mi
Last recorded151,935 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 GGU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 151,935 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment oil present! (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 140,634 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured front both (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 140,482 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured front both (1.1.A.3e)

Steering locking device insecure both front (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 132,816 miles

front tyres age cracks

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear diff leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2015 132,753 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 121,583 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,416 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)

towbar electrics not fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 109,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

towbar electrics not fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,130 miles

advise vsc light on

Fail 23 Jul 2011 93,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise vsc light on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,463 miles

Approx 7000 miles on front brake pads.

Build up of condensation inside nearside front headlamp unit.

Large lip and slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Nearside parking brake cable appears to be sticking slightly. Req's investigation.

Nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,240 miles

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

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

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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SA53 GGU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA53 GGU, 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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SA53 GGU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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