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BF53 YBL

2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,039 mi
Last recorded88,039 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto76,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YBL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 88,039 miles

corrosion to underbody & suspension components

front discs heavily corroded

plastic undertrays and sill trims fitted

power steering pump damp

Fail 1 May 2014 88,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to underbody & suspension components

front discs heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre cracking heavily

plastic undertrays and sill trims fitted

power steering pump damp

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,115 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,113 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,113 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,410 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,880 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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BF53 YBL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 76,010 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF53 YBL registered?

BF53 YBL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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