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HJ53 VUY

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,315 mi
Last recorded101,315 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VUY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,249 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,193 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 10 Oct 2011 77,435 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,081 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 66,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,988 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,438 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 VUY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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