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SN53 SSJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,419 mi
Last recorded122,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 SSJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,419 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,125 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 120,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,026 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 116,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,158 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 111,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,659 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,658 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,143 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 98,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,710 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,834 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 70,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,312 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 SSJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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