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CF03 CRU

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 CRU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 125,133 miles

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

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

advise engine oil leak

minor corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Dec 2024 122,829 miles

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

minor engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2023 120,576 miles

Drivers door slightly dented

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively boths (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,368 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,032 miles

OBLIGATORY MIRRORS DETERIORATED

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,315 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,814 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,219 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 80,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,589 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear tyres begining to wear on edges and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,543 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both handbrake cables starting to stick

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,543 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both handbrake cables starting to stick

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,863 miles

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

slight fluctuation on brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2009 50,863 miles

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 Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight fluctuation on brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,286 miles

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

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

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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CF03 CRU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CF03 CRU, 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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CF03 CRU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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