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VX53 FHE

2003 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,894 mi
Last recorded192,894 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FHE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 192,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 177,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 166,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 162,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 155,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

both front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 16 Aug 2017 149,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 137,315 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 117,440 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,163 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,512 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside wiper has small split in blade

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,038 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,305 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 29,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 28 Sep 2007 29,230 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 29,230 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,328 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 FHE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FHE, 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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What year was VX53 FHE registered?

VX53 FHE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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