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HJ53 VVT

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,605 mi
Last recorded90,605 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,605 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 26 Oct 2010 73,197 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,529 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nsf tyre edge heavily worn raised shoulder

possible fault near side handbrake shoes

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise parking brake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,799 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 48,797 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,487 miles

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

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 VVT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVT, 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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What year was HJ53 VVT registered?

HJ53 VVT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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