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BN53 CGY

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,927 mi
Last recorded119,927 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CGY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 119,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 119,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,197 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,545 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,545 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 63,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 58,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 449,367 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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BN53 CGY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CGY, 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 BN53 CGY registered?

BN53 CGY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BN53 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 CGY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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