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AY53 MBU

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MBU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,467 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 68,592 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,592 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,677 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 51,555 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted noted.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,627 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,581 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AY53 MBU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AY53 MBU, 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 AY53 MBU registered?

AY53 MBU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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