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CX53 JNJ

2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,219 mi
Last recorded120,219 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto76,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 JNJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 120,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2025 120,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

heavy corrosion under body, suspension and components

Pass 30 Dec 2024 116,724 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 113,211 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 113,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 110,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 110,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,874 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 107,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 106,325 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 106,325 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 103,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 98,082 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 94,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,758 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,752 miles

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

rear drop link joints worn

Pass 31 Dec 2014 89,192 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 83,857 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 83,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,185 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 72,190 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,793 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,626 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,817 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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CX53 JNJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 76,010 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX53 JNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX53 JNJ registered?

CX53 JNJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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