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SM53 JNF

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,579 mi
Last recorded128,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JNF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 128,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 126,032 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 122,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flange of center silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,332 miles

Both sides rear brake pads look low

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both metal fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 109,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank filler neck pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank filler neck pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,550 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 96,437 miles

front propshaft uj has slight play in front joint

rear silencer mounting broken not causing exhaust to be unsupported

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,892 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Oct 2011 94,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,654 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,860 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,940 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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SM53 JNF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM53 JNF, 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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SM53 JNF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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