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HJ53 VVE

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,189 mi
Last recorded110,189 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VVE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 110,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front glass cracked

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,773 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON TREAD (GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS) 235/55/18

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IS FADED

Pass 1 Feb 2016 93,228 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,123 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,273 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,230 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,230 miles

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

Rear brake disc scored.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,004 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,410 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 57,097 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,394 miles

Bonnet prop not able to hold bonnet open.

Rear number plate slightly delaminating.

Unable to fully test rear seats and belts as seats folded flat.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 48,391 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Bonnet prop not able to hold bonnet open.

Rear number plate slightly delaminating.

Unable to fully test rear seats and belts as seats folded flat.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,070 miles

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

bonnet strut unable to support bonnet

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,655 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bonnet stay strut not working

brake fluid low

damage os mirror

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VVE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ53 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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