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GV53 ZBU

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,352 mi
Last recorded167,352 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 167,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 156,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 152,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 145,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,274 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,427 miles

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

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

both n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar brackets corroded

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 88,427 miles

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

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

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

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

both n/s and o/s/r anti roll bar brackets corroded

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,914 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,028 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,434 miles

Parking brake reserve travel on upper limit, border line pass

Rear tyres worn low

Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake reserve travel on upper limit, border line pass

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,841 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,016 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,071 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,685 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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GV53 ZBU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GV53 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

GV53 ZBU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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