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RJ53 TYG

2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,999 mi
Last recorded103,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto76,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 TYG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,999 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 103,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,521 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 98,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 98,274 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,013 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,051 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 69,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,765 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,361 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,855 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 29,414 miles

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

minimum reserve travel at parking brake

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear

Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,289 miles

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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RJ53 TYG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ53 TYG, 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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What year was RJ53 TYG registered?

RJ53 TYG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 TYG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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