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GV53 HOA

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HOA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2017 123,368 miles

Both sills corroded

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 117,196 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

Engine management light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,203 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,733 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,701 miles

offside suspension mount has minor play

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,961 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 155,962 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 143,420 miles

air bag light on

drivers seat belt clasp has half a cover missing

engine managment light on

v.s.c light on

Fail 1 Dec 2009 143,420 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

drivers seat belt clasp has half a cover missing

engine managment light on

v.s.c light on

Fail 1 Dec 2009 143,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

drivers seat belt clasp has half a cover missing

engine managment light on

v.s.c light on

Pass 10 Dec 2008 119,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 119,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 100,234 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 80,430 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 80,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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GV53 HOA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV53 HOA, 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 GV53 HOA registered?

GV53 HOA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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