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SO53 FPL

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

221,158 mi
Last recorded221,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FPL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 221,158 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2017 221,158 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 207,121 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 207,094 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 201,966 miles

engine management light illuminated

exhaust downpipe+tailpipe mountings insecure

vsc warning light illuminated

Fail 30 Dec 2014 201,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 197,609 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 197,609 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 189,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 173,324 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 173,324 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 147,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 147,363 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 129,272 miles

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

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 4 Nov 2008 109,626 miles

front tyres worn at edges of tread...advise

Fail 31 Oct 2008 109,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,998 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,417 miles

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.

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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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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