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RF53 YRT

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

182,355 mi
Last recorded182,355 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 YRT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 182,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 177,523 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 169,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 164,888 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,582 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 156,822 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 144,615 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both rear outer side lights not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 144,615 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear outer side lights not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 124,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 107,940 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 92,707 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 76,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,518 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 YRT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

RF53 YRT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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