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BJ53 OUV

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,987 mi
Last recorded114,987 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OUV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 112,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear tyres perished

water ingress n/s/r light unit

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,263 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,154 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 84,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise all four tyres wearing low and on edges

advise sill covers

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s/f brake pad shim inscure

advise oil leak from front prop shaft seal

advise parking brake travel

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,918 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise condition of front number plate

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,072 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 47,879 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,564 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,414 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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BJ53 OUV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BJ53 OUV, 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 BJ53 OUV registered?

BJ53 OUV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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