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BN53 SXX

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,192 mi
Last recorded149,192 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 149,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,777 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 118,777 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,467 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,372 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,373 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,373 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 SXX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BN53 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

BN53 SXX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BN53 SXX safe to buy?

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