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BG03 OVJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OVJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,089 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,279 miles

Under tray fitted preventing the viewing of some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2017 106,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 105,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,637 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,577 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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BG03 OVJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BG03 OVJ, 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 BG03 OVJ registered?

BG03 OVJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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