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RK53 VZR

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,464 mi
Last recorded154,464 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VZR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 154,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 149,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 141,676 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 141,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,631 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 129,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 118,206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 96,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,901 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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RK53 VZR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK53 VZR, 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 RK53 VZR registered?

RK53 VZR is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RK53 VZR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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