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WN53 BVU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,550 mi
Last recorded176,550 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 BVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 176,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 176,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 172,118 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,466 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s & o/s (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 153,725 miles

Bonnet support hydraulic ram does not hold bonnet up

Cannot check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Cannot check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2017 153,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet support hydraulic ram does not hold bonnet up

Cannot check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Cannot check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2016 136,046 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Jan 2015 129,909 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 110,178 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 110,178 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 99,725 miles

EM Light Illuminated

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,430 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,663 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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WN53 BVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN53 BVU, 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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WN53 BVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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