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DA03 CWY

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,059 mi
Last recorded156,059 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CWY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 156,059 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 156,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 145,024 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 137,593 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 137,584 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 128,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 123,111 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 123,109 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 119,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 99,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 96,889 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 96,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,918 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,569 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 55,852 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,387 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,431 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 27,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,940 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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DA03 CWY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA03 CWY, 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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DA03 CWY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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