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AX03 BXB

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BXB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,840 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes split

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust bracket corroded off exhaust

Fail 21 Feb 2019 109,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

both front wishbone rear bushes split

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel high

rear exhaust bracket corroded off exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,613 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes split

both wing mirror glasses in poor condition on limit

engine light on

hand brake travel high

o/s/r brake back plate loose and hanging down

rear brake pads on 2mm

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,305 miles

Both front wishbones rear bushes perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump damp

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

Rear pads look low, But hard to see

Fail 23 Feb 2017 98,305 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light on (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both front wishbones rear bushes perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump damp

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

Rear pads look low, But hard to see

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,907 miles

front wishbone rear bushes split

n/s/r brake disc well corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 94,906 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

eml light on

front wishbone rear bushes split

n/s/r brake disc well corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat n/s/r

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Rear discs slightly corroded

Wipers split

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 7 Feb 2015 91,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat n/s/r

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Rear discs slightly corroded

Wipers split

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,545 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 85,545 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear pads down to 4mm

Fail 18 Jan 2013 79,831 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,831 miles

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

both front lower rearmost wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,290 miles

brake fluid slightly low.

brake pads approx half worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,375 miles

O/S/R tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,842 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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AX03 BXB is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX03 BXB, 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 AX03 BXB registered?

AX03 BXB is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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