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AV53 FCX

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,606 mi
Last recorded38,606 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FCX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 35,985 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,616 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 34,616 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,589 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,940 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,302 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge, NSF tyre worn on outer edge.Cut to outer sidewall on NSR tyre.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,932 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,665 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,844 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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AV53 FCX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV53 FCX, 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 AV53 FCX registered?

AV53 FCX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is AV53 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 FCX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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