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AU53 FRJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

111,638 mi
Last recorded111,638 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FRJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake bind

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 109,538 miles

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

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2024 107,217 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 104,516 miles

Fuel filler tube corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt sluggish to retract

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,351 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 16 Jan 2021 95,672 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides. ()

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 90,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass faded but ok to view to rear

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,714 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,991 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,273 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,766 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,461 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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AU53 FRJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AU53 FRJ, 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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What year was AU53 FRJ registered?

AU53 FRJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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