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FH52 ULM

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,726 mi
Last recorded145,726 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 139,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 135,584 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 135,584 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 127,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 127,408 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 118,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 114,080 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 114,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,869 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 109,855 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,370 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,842 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,019 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,053 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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FH52 ULM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

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

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