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KJ53 YJV

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,177 mi
Last recorded123,177 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YJV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,177 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 119,555 miles

rear brakes are binding slightly, unable to check wheel bearings

Fail 22 Nov 2018 119,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brakes are binding slightly, unable to check wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and has play at it's mounting points (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 116,217 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 115,821 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,732 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 110,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 101,282 miles

both front tyres worn heavily / treads on edges low

both n/s and o/s mirrors lenses deteriorated o/s most

front brake pads wearing low/ discs ridged and worn

perishing showing in treads o/s tyres

recommend wiper blades

Fail 13 May 2014 101,157 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML light on

both front tyres worn heavily / treads on edges low

both n/s and o/s mirrors lenses deteriorated o/s most

front brake pads wearing low / discs ridged and worn

perishing showing in treads o/s tyres

recommend wiper blades

Pass 16 May 2013 93,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,391 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on tread

Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,230 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,834 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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KJ53 YJV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KJ53 YJV, 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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KJ53 YJV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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