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DE53 VGZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,150 mi
Last recorded146,150 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VGZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 146,150 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 142,366 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 142,290 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,709 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 129,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,662 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 96,645 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 80,877 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 80,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 66,180 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in side wall

Fail 20 May 2011 66,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,452 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2009 27,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 268,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,760 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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DE53 VGZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE53 VGZ, 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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DE53 VGZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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