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WJ53 CXC

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,415 mi
Last recorded150,415 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 CXC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 150,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake disc backing plate is heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,128 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 140,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,605 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2020 136,595 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ((32%)) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ((31%)) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ((both)) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle - rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front (both) bottom ball joint rubbers slightly deteriorated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 132,752 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light on (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle - rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front (both) bottom ball joint rubbers slightly deteriorated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose one mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

One rear exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,020 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,550 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,033 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,484 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 72,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front numberplate damaged but is still secure and can be clearly read

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,912 miles

front numberplate damaged but is still secure and can be clearly read

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,731 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,041 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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WJ53 CXC is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WJ53 CXC, 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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WJ53 CXC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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