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SA53 GHB

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,938 mi
Last recorded135,938 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 GHB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2023 135,938 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,487 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 118,196 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,892 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 106,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within lower arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,301 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,272 miles

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

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,376 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,177 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,164 miles

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

rear brake discs in a pour condistion

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,862 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,820 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 45,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,225 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 30,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GHB is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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