MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
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
cracks at inner surface of o/s/r tyre
slight movement at steering column
slight smear at wiper rubbers
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?
Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.
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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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