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2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,564 mi
Last recorded133,564 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 CFU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 133,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 132,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML is on

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

Front Oil leak from gearbox ()

Front Oil leak from power steering rack ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery life terminal is loose

Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,540 miles

ENGINE M/LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

ENGINE M/LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 113,828 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,093 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 106,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,592 miles

eml

Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,995 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,772 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

front brake pads and discs worn

rear pads worn

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,023 miles

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

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

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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GV03 CFU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV03 CFU, 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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GV03 CFU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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