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FH03 JMU

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,257 mi
Last recorded90,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 JMU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 90,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 90,257 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Excessively Perished Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 85,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 80,082 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust on discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 80,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust on discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 75,548 miles

VSC / Vehicle Stability Control warning lamp emitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror lens delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,952 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,334 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The o/s/r tyre tread is 4mm buth the tyre rubber is perishing and cracking.

the spare tyre tread is approx 4mm but the side walls are perishing.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 46,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

The o/s/r tyre tread is 4mm buth the tyre rubber is perishing and cracking.

the spare tyre tread is approx 4mm but the side walls are perishing.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,159 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2012 24,221 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,210 miles

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

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

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

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

The front brake discs are worn.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

The front brake discs are worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,709 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 17,709 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,366 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,445 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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FH03 JMU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FH03 JMU, 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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FH03 JMU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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