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HF53 DFU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DFU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,241 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 97,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 97,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 93,825 miles

Offside rear tyre has cracks on sidewalls and edges of trend

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,276 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,100 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,078 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,236 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 55,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,705 miles

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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HF53 DFU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HF53 DFU, 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 HF53 DFU registered?

HF53 DFU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HF53 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 DFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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