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SK53 LYG

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,353 mi
Last recorded181,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 LYG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 181,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 181,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Aug 2011 153,495 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 120,751 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 120,748 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 97,043 miles

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

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Fail 12 Aug 2009 97,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,111 miles

nsr osr tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,954 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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SK53 LYG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK53 LYG, 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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SK53 LYG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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