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VX53 FGM

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,139 mi
Last recorded109,139 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,139 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge of tread and is close to wear bars.

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are lipped.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 109,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge of tread and is close to wear bars.

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are lipped.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,336 miles

Drivers door mirror glass is cracked.

Front wiper blades are starting to split.(Advise early replacement.)

Rear tyres are worn on inner edges .(Advise very early replacement.)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,418 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,567 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,776 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,361 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 FGM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX53 FGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 FGM registered?

VX53 FGM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is VX53 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 FGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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