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CU53 UWG

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,880 mi
Last recorded99,880 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UWG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,880 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on tread edges & perished

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,880 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on tread edges & perished

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 93,654 miles

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2014 92,342 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,342 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,035 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,035 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,551 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 67,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,200 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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CU53 UWG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CU53 UWG, 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 CU53 UWG registered?

CU53 UWG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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