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SJ53 HZU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,813 mi
Last recorded94,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HZU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,899 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 92,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,140 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,234 miles

rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are showing signs of cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2013 70,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,978 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air suspention sticking

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,750 miles

air suspention sticking

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,644 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

very slight pitting at inner face of front discs

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,064 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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SJ53 HZU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ53 HZU, 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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SJ53 HZU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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