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SM53 JNV

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 JNV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,786 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 96,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 89,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,982 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 71,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,926 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,489 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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SM53 JNV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM53 JNV, 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 SM53 JNV registered?

SM53 JNV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is SM53 JNV safe to buy?

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