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RF53 BKX

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BKX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,541 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,808 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 131,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 121,771 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,706 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,121 miles

BOTH FUEL AND VENT PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME

Pass 20 Nov 2018 873,298 miles

BOTH REAR SILL BACKING PANELS LIGHT CORROSION

Fuel Pipe/s corroded STRONG ADVISE FUEL FILLER & VENT PIPES CORRODED ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension units & sub frame light corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,812 miles

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

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

corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,114 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,124 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 28 May 2013 60,328 miles

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

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 May 2012 55,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,975 miles

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

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

cuts and age cracking to both rear tyres and n/s/r tyre close to limits on tread

dampness around steering rack

front brake pads appear to be getting low

some corrosion on suspension components

wiper blades smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,507 miles

see advisry sheet 252940859404

Fail 30 May 2009 41,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet prop poor

dampness around p/a/s rack

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,838 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,247 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(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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RF53 BKX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RF53 BKX, 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 RF53 BKX registered?

RF53 BKX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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