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DF03 PUK

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,614 mi
Last recorded145,614 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 PUK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 145,614 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 144,272 miles

All vehicle underbody has been heavily undersealed

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog light in-op

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2022 144,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe to main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All vehicle underbody has been heavily undersealed

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog light in-op

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 141,730 miles

o/s+n/s front suspension arm inner bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 139,566 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 139,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Requires repair or replacement (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Requires repair or replacement (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner of end of sill (marked with yellow chalk) with possible corrosion under plastic outer sill cover. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,903 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle/Diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective corrosion in steel cover under rubber cup ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has surface rust and would benefit from under seal or protective coating.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 130,845 miles

Central Exhaust hanger bracket corroded off exhaust

Central Rear Oil leak Rear Diff ()

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

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

Rear Parking brake only just met required limit

Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,617 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Jan 2016 118,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,793 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,021 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,417 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn both sides

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn both sides

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,804 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,407 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 59,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,800 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DF03 PUK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DF03 PUK, 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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DF03 PUK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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