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VX53 FGF

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,771 mi
Last recorded228,771 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FGF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 228,771 miles

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

underside inner sills undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2019 223,981 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 223,981 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 212,530 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 203,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

handbrake only met minimum efficency

Fail 29 Sep 2017 203,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

handbrake only met minimum efficency

Pass 29 Sep 2016 193,397 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 188,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 181,419 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 181,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 174,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 174,630 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 166,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 158,030 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 20 Jun 2011 158,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 21 Jun 2010 147,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 128,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 103,030 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,850 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,070 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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VX53 FGF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX53 FGF, 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 FGF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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