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SG53 OPD

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,355 mi
Last recorded117,355 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 OPD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 104,753 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,260 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2014 100,260 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,988 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 84,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,515 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,424 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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SG53 OPD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG53 OPD, 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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SG53 OPD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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