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SG53 OPR

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,188 mi
Last recorded125,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 OPR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,188 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes apear well worn, possibly to 3 or 4mm, recomend wheels off inspection. note disks look worn too may be required with next pads replacment

Fail 16 Jul 2013 125,188 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes apear well worn, possibly to 3 or 4mm, recomend wheels off inspection. note disks look worn too may be required with next pads replacment

nearside rear brake disc scored on inner face due to worn out brake pad.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,489 miles

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

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

front tyres worn more so on extreme outer and inner edges. note front tyres worn to 3mm and 4mm

note rear tyres worn to 6mm and 6.5mm

rear diff driveshaft oil seals slightly damp

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,476 miles

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

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

front brake pads at aprox 5mm

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge. at 3mm now

temporary headlamp aim corection stickers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,525 miles

front brake pads aprox 6mm remaining

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,036 miles

offside front wiper blade split and smearing slightly

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 OPR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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The MOT history for SG53 OPR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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