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DC03 YZA

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,308 mi
Last recorded141,308 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YZA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 141,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer has a small hole in area of n/s mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn/perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn/perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 140,982 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords three cuts on inner tread and cords visible 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer has a small hole in area of n/s mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn/perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn/perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,118 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 121,116 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,505 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 101,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,993 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 99,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,244 miles

Rear both discs are corroded

park brake is just above minimum standard required

Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear both discs are corroded

park brake is just above minimum standard required

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers front fog light full of water

Fail 11 Aug 2014 84,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

drivers front fog light full of water

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,642 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear disc;s have slight wear and scoring

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,315 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,315 miles

Offside Front Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL RIP

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,471 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,077 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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DC03 YZA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC03 YZA, 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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DC03 YZA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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