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GV03 ULW

2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,108 mi
Last recorded131,108 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto76,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 ULW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 131,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 124,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 109,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,076 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 86,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,036 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 76,035 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,750 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,481 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,540 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,044 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 4,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,834 miles

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear and on legal limit

Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,786 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven wear and on legal limit

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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GV03 ULW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 76,010 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV03 ULW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV03 ULW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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