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ET03 RXP

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,215 mi
Last recorded133,215 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 RXP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 133,215 miles

Front both front headlamps faded

Nearside Rear one wheel stud diffrent from the rest

both front springs corroded

both rear arm bushes perished but no excessive movement

both rear flexis corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 127,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 120,924 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Upper Heatshield insecure at fixing bolt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Very minor chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 120,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Foot operated parking brake (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Upper Heatshield insecure at fixing bolt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Very minor chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 113,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 99,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,375 miles

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

pitting over faces of rear discs

transmission oil leak starting to spread to nsf hub area

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,216 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 80,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 70,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 57,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,764 miles

advisory o/s/r tyre tread starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,682 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,252 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,242 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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ET03 RXP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET03 RXP, 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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What year was ET03 RXP registered?

ET03 RXP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is ET03 RXP safe to buy?

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