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GV53 POH

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,768 mi
Last recorded160,768 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 POH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 160,768 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 154,172 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 149,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 132,010 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 121,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 118,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 112,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 112,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 107,570 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 107,569 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

N/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,275 miles

o/s wiper split

tyre edge worn n/s/f

Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,275 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper split

tyre edge worn n/s/f

Pass 8 Oct 2010 92,873 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

corrosion on front brake discs(inner face).

corrosion on rear brake discs and pads wearing low.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,251 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 82,251 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,477 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,157 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,830 miles

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

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

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 POH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 POH, 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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GV53 POH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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