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SO53 FPT

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,717 mi
Last recorded136,717 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 136,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NS/OS Lower inner sills corroding

Nearside wiper blade slightly worn

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

corrosion under vehicle frame underseal applied

Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,036 miles

rear crome exhaust end missing

slight blow on exhaust

spare tyre flat

underneath vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2022 135,858 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

spare tyre defective

under body becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 130,360 miles

Front exhaust pipe slight blow

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box tail pipe broken off

Fail 3 Jan 2022 130,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust pipe slight blow

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box tail pipe broken off

Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,962 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 124,862 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,822 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted covering testable items

Fail 12 Dec 2019 120,819 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear bracket (just before back box) corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted covering testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,026 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 114,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,914 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 107,914 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,770 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 105,770 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,013 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 100,011 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,287 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,587 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 33,811 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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SO53 FPT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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