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GU03 CWR

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,759 mi
Last recorded158,759 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CWR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 158,759 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2015 158,759 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 144,418 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2014 143,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 128,099 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2013 128,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 114,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,906 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 84,811 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,047 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 68,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,423 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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GU03 CWR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU03 CWR, 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 GU03 CWR registered?

GU03 CWR is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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