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BF53 YCJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YCJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 107,452 miles

All rear suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front radiator support corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 106,574 miles

All rear suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side radiator support corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 105,378 miles

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 105,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 104,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension arms covered in surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,774 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected low (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension arms covered in corrlosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,591 miles

all rear suspension arms starting to rust

Fail 14 Jan 2022 103,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension arms starting to rust

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 95,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 93,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,776 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,332 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,873 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

brake fluid slightly low

brake pads all round getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,642 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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BF53 YCJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF53 YCJ, 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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BF53 YCJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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