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ABZ 479

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 479
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 97,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,831 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,179 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,750 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 70,929 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 70,929 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,139 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 59,139 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2007 50,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,398 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 47,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,708 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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ABZ 479 is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ABZ 479, 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 ABZ 479 registered?

ABZ 479 is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is ABZ 479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 479 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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