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SC53 LHD

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

116,627 mi
Last recorded116,627 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 LHD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,627 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield heavily corroded and deteriorated

underside of vehicle shows signs of heavy corrosion throughout

Fail 4 Nov 2022 116,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

fuel tank heat shield heavily corroded and deteriorated

underside of vehicle shows signs of heavy corrosion throughout

Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,882 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 112,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,566 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 107,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light innop

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 107,872 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light innop

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light innoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light innoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 80,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,359 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,355 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,414 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,728 miles

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit, is worn on outside edge

Offside rear tyre sidewalls have cracks, but not deep enough to expose cordes

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,728 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit, is worn on outside edge

Offside rear tyre sidewalls have cracks, but not deep enough to expose cordes

Rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,872 miles

Nearside 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 discs pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,177 miles

cracks at inner surface of o/s/r tyre

slight movement at steering column

slight smear at wiper rubbers

Fail 23 Feb 2010 6,117 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

cracks at inner surface of o/s/r tyre

offside park brake cable appears to be sticking.

pitting at inner surface of rear discs/strongly advise

signs of pitting at rear discs

slight movement at steering column

slight smear at wiper rubbers

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,305 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,305 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,376 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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SC53 LHD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SC53 LHD, 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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SC53 LHD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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