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SB53 KVV

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,651 mi
Last recorded131,651 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KVV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside/ suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2019 131,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside/ suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 128,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bearing has slight noise/ roughness

all suspension components have surface corrosion

front to rear brakeipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 128,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bearing has slight noise/ roughness

all suspension components have surface corrosion

front to rear brakeipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 125,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

number plates stuck on number plates

Fail 16 Feb 2017 125,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

number plates stuck on number plates

parking brake just passed 16%

Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush ( D ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2015 116,838 miles

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

front and rear subframes/ suspension components corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 116,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

front and rear subframes/ suspension components corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 112,267 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly cracked

offside front wishbone rear bush slightly cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,013 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin.

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,185 miles

front pads and discs worn slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2011 90,185 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads slightly worn

frontbrake discs slightly worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,526 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,524 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,006 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn. 235 55 18v

Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,754 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,430 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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SB53 KVV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB53 KVV, 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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SB53 KVV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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