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SN53 VBF

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,843 mi
Last recorded137,843 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VBF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 137,843 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer bracket detached

Pass 23 Jan 2016 124,459 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 124,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,112 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,202 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wheel alignment required tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,543 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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SN53 VBF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN53 VBF, 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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SN53 VBF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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