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VU53 BDZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,458 mi
Last recorded131,458 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 131,458 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking between treads and on inside sidewalls ( 235/55/18 104W XL)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 126,082 miles

Oil leak ()

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Fail 14 Jun 2016 126,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2015 122,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 122,145 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,842 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 111,840 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,025 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 92,103 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 81,540 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 81,402 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,611 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 BDZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BDZ, 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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VU53 BDZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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