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BN53 CGG

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,496 mi
Last recorded155,496 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CGG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 155,496 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre's scrubbing inner edge/wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 151,193 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 151,193 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 134,672 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 134,672 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 117,068 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 117,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,825 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 98,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,047 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 81,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,021 miles

front wipers noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,029 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 27,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN53 CGG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN53 CGG, 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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BN53 CGG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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