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FN53 VMZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 VMZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 78,152 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 78,152 miles

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected both sides air suspension (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jun 2022 78,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,008 miles

Covers Fitted To Sills etc Not Allowing Full Inspection

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 74,999 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

covers fitted to sills etc not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,970 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,721 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2019 66,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,928 miles

Rear both discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,525 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,570 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,579 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,746 miles

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

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

bonnet strut weak (not holding bonnet open)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,746 miles

bonnet strut weak (not holding bonnet open)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,900 miles

bonnet stay/damper soft/worn not holding bonnet up

no locking wheel nut on offside front

slight corrosion at rear of chassis

some/slight corrosion on fuel filler pipe

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,900 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion at rear of chassis

some/slight corrosion on fuel filler pipe

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,038 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,030 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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FN53 VMZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN53 VMZ, 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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FN53 VMZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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