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SV53 FOT

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,987 mi
Last recorded128,987 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FOT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 128,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 115,226 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,024 miles

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

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

slight play at rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,933 miles

Alloy wheels pitting.

Both roof bars pitting.

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Condensation inside nearside rear outer light cluster lens.

Condensation inside offside rear outer light cluster lens.

Coolant leak at radiator (no coolant in bottle).

Exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded, insecure and rattling.

Front brake pad shims missing.

Nearside rear tyre worn low.

Offside rear 1/4 glass window trim missing.

Offside rear anti-roll bar bush worn.

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on centre of tread.

Oil sweat from rear oil seal on transfer box (where the prop' shaft enters).

Rear washer inop'.

Slight sweat at power steering pump.

Small metal backing coming loose from rear brake pads.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,963 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 65,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 56,953 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,953 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,495 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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SV53 FOT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV53 FOT, 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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SV53 FOT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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