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YO53 PZV

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,527 mi
Last recorded146,527 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 PZV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 135,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 128,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 119,160 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 119,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,727 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 102,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,380 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 77,951 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 77,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,264 miles

engine covers fitted

side sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,264 miles

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

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)

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

engine covers fitted

side sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,978 miles

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

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

brake fluid a litle low

osf/nsf tyre edges wearing

osr tyre edge worn and nail in tread

parkbrake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 9,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,560 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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YO53 PZV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YO53 PZV, 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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YO53 PZV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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