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BD03 OTH

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OTH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 100,161 miles

Long travel in parking brake pedal

N/s/f tyre starting to wear smooth outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 100,161 miles

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

Long travel in parking brake pedal

N/s/f tyre starting to wear smooth outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f wiper starting to leave the windscreen slightly smeary

Pass 29 May 2012 89,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,280 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,530 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 69,475 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,279 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 56,244 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2007 48,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 40,858 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2006 40,858 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2006 39,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,359 miles

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

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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BD03 OTH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD03 OTH, 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 BD03 OTH registered?

BD03 OTH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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