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HG53 TGY

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,331 mi
Last recorded112,331 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TGY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,331 miles

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

handbrake req adjustment

Pass 16 Sep 2021 107,147 miles

handbrake requires attention

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,116 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 103,746 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal going to floor (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 96,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,395 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 74,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,825 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,510 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,369 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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HG53 TGY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG53 TGY, 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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HG53 TGY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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