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Front Lower fog lamps not working.x2
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box fixing broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower fog lamps not working.x2
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wshbone arm bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer door mirror glass fading.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHTLY CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHTLY CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
All under body components rust
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
AFS light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel pipes corroding
most attatched components underbody are corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection
ns rear disc slightly pitted
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AFS light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel pipes corroding
most attatched components underbody are corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection
ns front wiper splitting on ends
ns rear disc slightly pitted
oil level above maximum
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs worn to limits
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn to limits
How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 FWL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VU53 FWL, 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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VU53 FWL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 October 2003.
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