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SG53 RAR

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,403 mi
Last recorded182,403 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RAR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 182,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 182,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 166,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 149,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 135,945 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,198 miles

nearside front outer edge worn close to legal limit

offside rear outer edge tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 21 Feb 2014 96,196 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,361 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,697 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 RAR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RAR, 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 RAR registered?

SG53 RAR is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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