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HJ53 VVY

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,374 mi
Last recorded140,374 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VVY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 140,374 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 140,368 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,362 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 95,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,973 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,750 miles

front pads look low

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads look low

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,734 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 536,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,638 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 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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