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AC03 HBJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HBJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,114 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 109,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,901 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,986 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

all suspension components corroded slightly

covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 101,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

all suspension components corroded slightly

covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,597 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all suspension components slightly corroded

covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,170 miles

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,159 miles

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

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

chassis corroded

covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,063 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

chassis corroded

covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,024 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills rusty

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSR jacking point damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,928 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR jacking point damaged

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,761 miles

All rear suspension arms an both trailing arms slightly corroded.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,437 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,728 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edges

Offside front tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,287 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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AC03 HBJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AC03 HBJ, 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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AC03 HBJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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