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HJ53 VUL

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,144 mi
Last recorded82,144 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VUL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,144 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,897 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,916 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,722 miles

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

both offside tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,824 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,399 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,293 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,975 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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HJ53 VUL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HJ53 VUL, 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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HJ53 VUL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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