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CA03 FSV

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,077 mi
Last recorded112,077 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FSV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 112,077 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened booth sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 104,883 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides, bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, above rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

multiple rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,746 miles

surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,057 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,067 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Long travel on handbrake.

Rear anti roll bar buses are showing signs of wear.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,067 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Long travel on handbrake.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar buses are showing signs of wear.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,889 miles

O/s front lower arm rear bush perishing

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

slight play in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,328 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Rear anti roll bar rubbers are showing signs of wear.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 93,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - marked (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion in various places.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Rear anti roll bar rubbers are showing signs of wear.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,560 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Suspect coolant leak.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,560 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Suspect coolant leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp illuminated

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,179 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp illuminated

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,450 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,254 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,961 miles

frt tyres wearing

Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,959 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)

frt tyres wearing

rear pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,089 miles

front pads low

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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CA03 FSV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CA03 FSV, 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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CA03 FSV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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