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EA53 EMJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,980 mi
Last recorded107,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 EMJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,195 miles

Engine management light staying on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vsc light staying on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,082 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn unevenly

Offside front tyre worn unevenly and tread low

Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,079 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine management light staying on

Nearside front tyre tread worn unevenly

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Offside front tyre worn unevenly and tread low

Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,924 miles

Parking brake will require adjustment soon

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,191 miles

Parking brake will require adjustment soon (travel)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,854 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,884 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 38,882 miles

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

nearside front tyre approching the lega limit on the outer edges

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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EA53 EMJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA53 EMJ, 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 EA53 EMJ registered?

EA53 EMJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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