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GF53 YLY

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,793 mi
Last recorded172,793 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YLY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 172,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 169,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 163,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 154,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 154,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 146,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 136,664 miles

Advise engine management light is on

Fail 23 Apr 2014 136,664 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise engine management light is on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 128,517 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both sides front suspension lower arms rear bushs cracking and worn

mil and vsc lights on the dash

o/s rear inner side light not working

water in rear lights

Fail 23 May 2012 117,774 miles

1 of 2 o/s rear lamps inop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 23 May 2012 117,774 miles

1 of 2 o/s rear lamps inop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 98,697 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,396 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,793 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,132 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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GF53 YLY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF53 YLY, 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 GF53 YLY registered?

GF53 YLY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is GF53 YLY safe to buy?

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