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SD53 MXJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,801 mi
Last recorded163,801 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 MXJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 163,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 163,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 153,533 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 147,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 137,359 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,031 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 123,099 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 123,099 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)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 123,099 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 111,691 miles

fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,095 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,895 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 26,893 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front wipers smearing slight

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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SD53 MXJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD53 MXJ, 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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What year was SD53 MXJ registered?

SD53 MXJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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