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BT03 HCZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

235,296 mi
Last recorded235,296 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HCZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 235,296 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 228,348 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 228,346 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 223,484 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 223,782 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

MIL indicates fault.

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

Pass 15 May 2013 202,694 miles

Recommend permenant fixing of correct reg.plates[secured at time of re-test by cable ties]!

Fail 14 May 2013 202,689 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 180,695 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 180,694 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 159,118 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 159,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 136,666 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 112,828 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 112,828 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 82,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 63,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 63,300 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 46,423 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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BT03 HCZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT03 HCZ, 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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BT03 HCZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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