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HF53 ORJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,445 mi
Last recorded130,445 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 130,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 128,427 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 125,900 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 122,771 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH SIDE REAR ()

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 118,091 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and tread perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall and tread perished

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wipers slight smear

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,915 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,066 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 door mirrors discoloured

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

long travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,171 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,934 miles

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 80,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,485 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,852 miles

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished with tread close to legal limit

Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished with tread close to legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fronts and osr tyre edges worn

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condensation off side headlight

osr tyre edge worn

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,128 miles

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

advise n/s/r brake binding slightly

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 ORJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HF53 ORJ, 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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HF53 ORJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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