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YF53 EVU

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,712 mi
Last recorded153,712 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 153,712 miles

n/s rear inner sill in prescribed area covered with sealants unable to assess.

Fail 13 Aug 2016 153,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear inner sill in prescribed area covered with sealants unable to assess.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 143,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 130,800 miles

Nearside rear inner sill has sealant.Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.Offside rear tyre inner edge low.Nearside rear tyre worn low.Nearside front ball joint slight play.Offside rear light lens broken.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,908 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 2 Sep 2011 109,321 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 105,909 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 104,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 88,863 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 88,863 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,183 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 74,085 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,754 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 46,745 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YF53 EVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF53 EVU, 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 YF53 EVU registered?

YF53 EVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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