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YS53 TFZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,046 mi
Last recorded51,046 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 49,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under side corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,261 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,591 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,028 miles

All tyres are starting to crack and perish

Front wipers smear

Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 47,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND LOW ON PRESSURE (5.2.3 (e))

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,848 miles

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,183 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear handbrake cables starting seize

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,374 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,704 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,602 miles

Front registration plate cracked but legible

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 16 Nov 2007 25,435 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 25,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,041 miles

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

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

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 TFZ 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 YS53 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS53 TFZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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