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FH52 ULE

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,159 mi
Last recorded147,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ULE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 147,159 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 142,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,556 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,790 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 7 Jan 2015 107,892 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,619 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 102,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,595 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,681 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,560 miles

rear brake pads worn to the limit

Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,294 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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FH52 ULE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH52 ULE, 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 FH52 ULE registered?

FH52 ULE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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