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GU53 EHM

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,972 mi
Last recorded185,972 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 EHM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 185,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust mount defective

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 177,163 miles

both front drop link rubbers perished

both steering rack gators perished

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2021 169,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 163,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 155,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 143,095 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,623 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,003 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,471 miles

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

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

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

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

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2012 67,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,784 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,002 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,555 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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GU53 EHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU53 EHM, 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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GU53 EHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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