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EX03 FRV

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,670 mi
Last recorded170,670 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FRV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 170,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside door mirror not of original type

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 170,670 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside door mirror not of original type

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 159,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern perishing cuts on inner wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern perishing

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2017 159,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern perishing cuts on inner wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern perishing

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 149,124 miles

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2015 138,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,244 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 121,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 121,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,539 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,448 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 92,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 39,876 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,168 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 28,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EX03 FRV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX03 FRV, 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 EX03 FRV registered?

EX03 FRV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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