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SG53 PDC

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,400 miles

freshly under sealed

Fail 16 Feb 2018 113,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,245 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,153 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,515 miles

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

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

both front lower arms rear bushs starting to unbond

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 46,868 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

oil leak at transfer box

Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,354 miles

Alloy wheels pitting.

Offside front door seal torn.

Offside rear anti-roll bar bush worn slightly.

Sweat at front prop' shaft seal.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 31,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,122 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 22,794 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,492 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 PDC 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 PDC, 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 SG53 PDC registered?

SG53 PDC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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