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FN53 VRP

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 VRP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 129,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 113,935 miles

extensive superficial corrosion on underside of vehicle

front number plate damaged

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,900 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear disc very corroded

rear service brakes have high imbalance 32%

Pass 15 Jul 2009 99,025 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,291 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 VRP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

FN53 VRP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is FN53 VRP safe to buy?

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