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VX53 FHD

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,062 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection of. ( rear diff oil leak ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 131,055 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection of. ( rear diff oil leak ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 129,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 127,356 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 124,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 122,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 122,702 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 112,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,870 miles

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

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

engine lights on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,042 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,157 miles

front brake disc's pitted

offside rear ride height level sensor broken

rear brake disc's badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,548 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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Pass 5 Jul 2012 78,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,835 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,203 miles

front tyres showing wear on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,754 miles

Fuel filler tubes rusty

Rust around rear subframe components

front discs and brake pads worn

o/s/f headlight on high tolerance

rear disc condition poor.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,057 miles

o/s rear seat belt not checked fully due to child seat fitted

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 FHD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FHD, 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 FHD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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