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AK03 APK

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,695 mi
Last recorded178,695 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 APK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 178,695 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Nov 2018 174,334 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 169,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 160,719 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 160,718 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 150,120 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 150,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 136,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,678 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 120,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,204 miles

Rear discs excessivly scored and pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear discs excessivly scored and pitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 37,393 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,517 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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AK03 APK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK03 APK, 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 AK03 APK registered?

AK03 APK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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