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WK53 HSD

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HSD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 110,277 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box badly corroded/hole+blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from inner side wall deep tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks from rear diff area

Nearside Rear metal back plate badly corroded/insecure (strong advice)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (raer face) bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner side lamp lens condensed

Offside Rear metal back plate missing

Rear anti-roll bar + attachments corroded

Rear sub- frame badly rusted/corroded

Rear suspension components badly corroded

Rear suspension sub-frame mountings perished/cracking

body work damage to offside rear +front +rear bumper

both rear suspension struts corrroded

emissions test just pass

Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 100,874 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 100,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,408 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle heavy rusted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,408 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle heavy rusted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,843 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

inbalance on rear foot brake

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 56,725 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake not working on offside

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,872 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,251 miles

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

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

front disc worn

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 31 Aug 2010 35,251 miles

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

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

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

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

front disc worn

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,593 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 HSD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 HSD, 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 HSD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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