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VU53 EFT

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,582 mi
Last recorded166,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 EFT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 166,582 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension all arms corroded rear

Fail 24 Dec 2021 166,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear spring cups have corrosion both sides

Rear suspension all arms corroded rear

Pass 12 Nov 2020 162,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f headlamp condensation

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 162,376 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f headlamp condensation

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 159,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 154,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 150,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 145,237 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 131,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 122,318 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 115,150 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

osr light lens damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2012 115,150 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

engine light on

osr light lens damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,021 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,177 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 EFT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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