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VX53 ZWB

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,729 mi
Last recorded141,729 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZWB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 141,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 141,717 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 136,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 136,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 130,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,506 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 119,211 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 119,211 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre slightly craked

o/s/f & n/s/f bottom ball joint rubbers craked

o/s/f tyre warn outer edge

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 108,792 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 108,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 96,725 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 96,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 90,786 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 84,838 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,451 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 64,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 64,487 miles

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

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

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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VX53 ZWB is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VX53 ZWB, 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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VX53 ZWB is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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