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EF03 UGT

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,637 mi
Last recorded135,637 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 UGT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 135,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet securing strut is weak

front number plate is slightly damaged

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

nearside headlight has slight dampness inside its lens (beam image is still acceptable)

one of the rear exhaust hanger mountings is broken (not insecure or likely to fall off)

rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

windscreen has some damage in nearside but is not affecting testers view of the road.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 135,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine managment light is on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

VSC light is on

bonnet securing strut is weak

front number plate is slightly damaged

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

nearside headlight has slight dampness inside its lens (beam image is still acceptable)

one of the rear exhaust hanger mountings is broken (not insecure or likely to fall off)

rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

windscreen has some damage in nearside but is not affecting testers view of the road.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 127,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,744 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2013 114,744 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2012 100,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front bumper

Deterioration to both front lower arm bushes

Front and rear disc pads very low

Pitting and corrosion to rear brake disc's

Pitting to front brake disc's

Plastic covers over body sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,646 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 UGT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF03 UGT, 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 UGT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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