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AY03 ZWD

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZWD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 147,689 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,039 miles

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 16 Sep 2015
Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,167 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 117,167 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,284 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,039 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 97,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,100 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,153 miles

both front tyres inner sidewalls slight cut

Fail 31 Jul 2009 63,153 miles

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

both front tyres inner sidewalls slight cut

Fail 26 Jul 2008 52,172 miles

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

considerable cut in o/s/r tyre tread.

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bar.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 52,172 miles

considerable cut in o/s/r tyre tread.

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bar.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,843 miles

both front tyres consiabley worn on inner sides.

front brake pads consiabley worn.

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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AY03 ZWD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY03 ZWD, 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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AY03 ZWD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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