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BN53 CHZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,772 mi
Last recorded126,772 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CHZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 126,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 120,461 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 120,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,302 miles

both rear discs in poor condition

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2016 104,040 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 104,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,130 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 95,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2011 73,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 58,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,109 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,136 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 CHZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN53 CHZ, 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 CHZ registered?

BN53 CHZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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