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G12 SME

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,520 mi
Last recorded148,520 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SME
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 148,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 148,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 148,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 143,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 122,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack bushes show some freeplay

sweat at steering rack although no sign of a deffinite leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 122,251 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack bushes show some freeplay

sweat at steering rack although no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack bushes show slight freeplay

Fail 27 Nov 2013 106,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack bushes show slight freeplay

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,080 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 88,080 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,517 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,003 miles

ALL TYRES LOW TREAD, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW, REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 63,997 miles

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

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

ALL TYRES LOW TREAD, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW, REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,388 miles

front no. plate poor cond

rear handbrake cables poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,388 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,560 miles

front no. plate poor condition

rear tyres low tread

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,995 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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G12 SME is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G12 SME, 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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G12 SME is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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