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BG53 UVE

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,382 mi
Last recorded109,382 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 109,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose +support belt corroded & heat shield corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(inner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nsr & osr(air suspension unit slightly deteriorated)

Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,089 miles

advise disks front

heavley undersealed advise front tyers

Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,089 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

advise disks front

heavley undersealed advise front tyers

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,433 miles

Fuel tank protected shield corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,790 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre have cracks in sidewall not to cords

Offside Rear tyre have cracks in sidewall not to cords

fuel tank heat shield badly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre have cracks in sidewall not to cords

Offside Rear tyre have cracks in sidewall not to cords

fuel tank heat shield badly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,259 miles

Covers on sills

Front Subframe corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Underbody corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 77,259 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Covers on sills

Front Subframe corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,932 miles

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

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

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

covers on sills

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,177 miles

all suspension arms corroded

covers on sills

Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,924 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,787 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,059 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,585 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 50,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,621 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,137 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,096 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UVE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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