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RF53 BKY

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,893 mi
Last recorded145,893 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BKY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 144,450 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 140,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,437 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 126,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,827 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 116,827 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,984 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,984 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,207 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,497 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 68,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,669 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,776 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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RF53 BKY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF53 BKY, 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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RF53 BKY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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