MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
both front tyres slightly worn on the side
fuel neck pipes corroded
n/s/r handbrake poss requires attention in future just passed
rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure
engine management light illuminated
exhaust downpipe+tailpipe mountings insecure
vsc warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine management light illuminated
exhaust downpipe+tailpipe mountings insecure
vsc warning light illuminated
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2ND REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED & INSECURE
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FLUID LEAK O/S/FRONT ?
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated 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)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
parking brake lever has travel
front tyres worn at edges of tread...advise
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
front tyres worn at edges of tread...advise
oil cooler pipes corroded... signs of leaking!
rear caliper pins siezed... <ok on rolling road> advise attention
smear at all wiper rubbers
front tyres worn close to legal limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?
Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO53 FPL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SO53 FPL, 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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SO53 FPL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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