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VU53 DUJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DUJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,541 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,950 miles

oil leak

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,565 miles

noise from exhaust system (cat)

oil leak

parking brake 18% may need attention

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and engine cover fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,565 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from exhaust system (cat)

oil leak

parking brake 18% may need attention

under trays and engine cover fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,214 miles

sills covered

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,699 miles

Both Front tyres worn low on outer edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 48,324 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all four tyres wearing on edges

nearside door mirror glass dis-coloured

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,388 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,074 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,141 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 DUJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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