MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
front pads look low
offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front pads look low
offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear fuel pipe near tank slightly corroded
rear pads getting low
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres wearing on inner edge
rear fuel pipe near tank slightly corroded
rear pads getting low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge
nearside rear tyre is wearing low
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?
Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.
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HJ53 VVY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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