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SN53 OOY

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,196 mi
Last recorded124,196 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 OOY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 124,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts and flex feralls (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner tyre tread low 235/55/18

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf +nsf rear suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Aug 2017 117,382 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre tread low 235/55/18

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf +nsf rear suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,490 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer leaking at front support bracket on exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight seperation (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight seperation (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,986 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 101,986 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,901 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 22 Aug 2014 96,901 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,689 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,683 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 80,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,261 miles

advisory both front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 46,390 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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SN53 OOY 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 SN53 OOY, 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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SN53 OOY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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