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VX53 FFZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,145 mi
Last recorded146,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FFZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 146,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 146,145 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 138,642 miles

Nearside mirror deteriorated.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 138,509 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside mirror deteriorated.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system adequately supported.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 131,667 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 121,178 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,184 miles

Near side front tyre low inner edge

Small splits in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,465 miles

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

offside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 152,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,827 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,578 miles

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

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

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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VX53 FFZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VX53 FFZ, 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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VX53 FFZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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