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BF53 YCM

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,681 mi
Last recorded129,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 129,681 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 120,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2017 106,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,438 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 102,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn From Outer Edge

Rear Tyres Cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to underside of vechile

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,197 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to underside of vechile

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,740 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,070 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 28 Oct 2006 15,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 YCM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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