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VU53 AXT

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AXT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,889 miles

Battery moves. (insecure)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,993 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 96,038 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 96,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 80,312 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,641 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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VU53 AXT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VU53 AXT, 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 VU53 AXT registered?

VU53 AXT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 AXT shows 7 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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