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FV03 DHJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,944 mi
Last recorded140,944 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DHJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,944 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 140,941 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 135,439 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 135,439 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 126,131 miles

rear brake disc pads low?

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,420 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 119,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,146 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/s front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake reading low?

Pass 2 Feb 2015 96,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,309 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 87,284 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,816 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 71,877 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,064 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,778 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,277 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 30,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FV03 DHJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV03 DHJ, 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 FV03 DHJ registered?

FV03 DHJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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