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GY03 YVU

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,228 mi
Last recorded118,228 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 YVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 118,228 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 110,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,091 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 99,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,890 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,844 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,844 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,220 miles

235/55/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 1 Oct 2014 83,220 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

235/55/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,377 miles

235/55/18 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 63,456 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 63,456 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 58,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2009 54,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,961 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 26,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,280 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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GY03 YVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY03 YVU, 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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GY03 YVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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