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WK53 HNH

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,781 mi
Last recorded149,781 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HNH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 149,781 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 149,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise inner edge bald 235/55/18 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 146,812 miles

Central /REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 146,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central /REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 146,743 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

child seat n/s/r

exhaust rear support broken

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,334 miles

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

o/s/r linkaged sensor damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,731 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,146 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front lower susp arm rear bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Apr 2014 107,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front lower susp arm rear bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,650 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,199 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,118 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 63,110 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,608 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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WK53 HNH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WK53 HNH, 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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WK53 HNH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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