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FN53 VRE

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,427 mi
Last recorded148,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 148,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,808 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened tapping (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 130,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,016 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 110,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,692 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 102,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 93,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,299 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,933 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 VRE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRE, 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 FN53 VRE registered?

FN53 VRE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FN53 VRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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