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FN03 SZC

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,801 mi
Last recorded146,801 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 SZC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2025 146,801 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,290 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 136,465 miles

Offside Front c v boot deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2022 132,455 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 124,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 111,202 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,983 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,257 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,042 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,266 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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FN03 SZC is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN03 SZC, 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 FN03 SZC registered?

FN03 SZC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FN03 SZC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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