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BD03 VTY

2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,030 mi
Last recorded141,030 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto82,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VTY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 141,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 132,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 130,283 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 130,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,939 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,157 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,818 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 108,198 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 99,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 99,801 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 99,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,799 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 62,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 54,220 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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BD03 VTY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 82,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 VTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD03 VTY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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