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C15 TCS

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,106 mi
Last recorded139,106 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 TCS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,106 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to fuel filler/breather pipes.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 139,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to fuel filler/breather pipes.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 115,165 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,165 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,847 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,082 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,082 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coolant leak from radiator

nearside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,215 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 51,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,582 miles

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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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C15 TCS is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C15 TCS, 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 C15 TCS registered?

C15 TCS is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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