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BG53 USH

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,481 mi
Last recorded114,481 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 USH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,864 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 111,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both number plates deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded off but system still secure

Fail 6 Aug 2015 108,111 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both number plates deteriorating

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded off but system still secure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,151 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,639 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,141 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,141 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,880 miles

Battery insecure

slight crack on front No plate

Fail 9 Dec 2010 66,835 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

slight crack on front No plate

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,662 miles

Battery insecure

damage to o/s rear door

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,551 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 52,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 46,618 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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BG53 USH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG53 USH, 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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BG53 USH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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