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YS53 TFU

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,767 mi
Last recorded149,767 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 TFU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 149,767 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 149,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 144,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 135,470 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 135,446 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 127,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 118,382 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 118,382 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 109,422 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,358 miles

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,358 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 8 May 2010 92,883 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,305 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 72,713 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,490 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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YS53 TFU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS53 TFU, 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 YS53 TFU registered?

YS53 TFU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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