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RE53 EEY

2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,625 mi
Last recorded104,625 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto76,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EEY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,625 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 104,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 101,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2019 94,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,074 miles

Offside Rear seat belt operation / unable to fully inspect /rear seat folded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear seat belt operation / unable to fully inspect /rear seat folded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,872 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,342 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,144 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 5 Jul 2011 60,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,339 miles

all tyre treads worn on edges and getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2009 47,815 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 47,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,304 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on edges and near legal limit

o/s rear tyre tread perished and deep cuts but no cords exposed

parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,502 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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RE53 EEY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 76,010 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE53 EEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE53 EEY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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