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GU53 RNJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,827 mi
Last recorded119,827 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 RNJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 110,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,515 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack has slight oil seepage

Pass 24 Jun 2018 101,448 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 99,815 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2016 95,885 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,566 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak on engine

items removed prior to test

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Dec 2014 86,575 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 86,538 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,752 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,377 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 71,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,406 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 57,406 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,413 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 42,412 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,885 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 RNJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GU53 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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