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EF03 CFY

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,450 mi
Last recorded248,450 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CFY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 248,450 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front gearbox mountings corroded but gearbox secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 238,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 238,817 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 219,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 219,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 202,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 183,732 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 183,732 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 160,297 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 160,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 140,651 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 140,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 118,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,245 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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EF03 CFY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF03 CFY, 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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EF03 CFY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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