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YO53 RYU

2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,458 mi
Last recorded159,458 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto82,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RYU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 159,458 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 156,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 152,300 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 148,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,349 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 138,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 129,628 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 129,627 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 114,823 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 114,823 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,250 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 86,250 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both front tyres scrubbing off on outer edges, nearside front boarderline pass

both front wishbone bushes cracking

fuel pipes at rear corroded

gearbox / diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,310 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 56,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,903 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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YO53 RYU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 82,381 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 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YO53 RYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YO53 RYU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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