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BD03 VTZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,618 mi
Last recorded95,618 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VTZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,618 miles

General surface corrosion underneath

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,132 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly inner edge/low

Offside Front tyre worn badly inner edge/low

Fail 31 May 2019 83,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn badly inner edge/low

Offside Front tyre worn badly inner edge/low

Pass 14 May 2018 79,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Required handbrake efficiency only just met.It appears repair or adjustment required

both wiper blades tearing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,144 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing off on inside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also walls perrish cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,758 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,330 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 43,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 27,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

bonnet stay weak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,867 miles

bonnet stay weak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,509 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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BD03 VTZ 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTZ, 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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BD03 VTZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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