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GX53 VAM

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,685 mi
Last recorded157,685 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VAM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 157,685 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both side tyres on wear indicators + O/s/r heavy cracking on outer edges. Hankook 235/55/R18 100V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2026 157,684 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to having no rear pads. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads worn to metal. Possible caliper/slider issue as O/s/r pads are ok. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both side tyres on wear indicators + O/s/r heavy cracking on outer edges. Hankook 235/55/R18 100V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 141,029 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 134,443 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,160 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 124,427 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 120,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake test not done. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened SEVERELY CORRODED.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking to outer edge needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre cracking

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring inspection of certain components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 112,342 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)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear and both front tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2015 109,101 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,440 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,044 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 75,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,125 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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GX53 VAM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GX53 VAM, 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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GX53 VAM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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