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SV53 NTO

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,241 mi
Last recorded126,241 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 126,241 miles

All of structure in an advance state of corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Full inspection of body sill panels not possible, covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

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

Offside door mirror slightly distorted, not seriously affecting view to rear at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture repair to side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2017 126,167 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All of vehicle structure is in an advance state of corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Full inspection of body sill panels not possible, covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

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

Offside door mirror glass is slightly distorted, not seriously affecting view to rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture repair to inner sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,657 miles

1 x rear exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f gear box mount deteriated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,866 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on chassis sections and suspention components

Fail 21 Jun 2011 81,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,365 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,719 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 70,453 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion on n/s rear brake discs

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,086 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

Fail 1 Jul 2009 59,086 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

Pass 27 May 2008 46,680 miles

both front tyres on legal limit hand will require adjusting in the near future

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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SV53 NTO is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV53 NTO, 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 NTO is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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