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HG03 SXS

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,947 mi
Last recorded106,947 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 SXS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 106,947 miles

CAR DOES NOT SIT LEVEL(SLIGHTLY LOWER N/S)

HANDBRAKE PEDAL LONG TRAVEL

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT VERY NOISY/WORN (NO FREE PLAY DETECTED AND MOVES FREELY)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting worn

Nearside Rear air suspension cover deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Mar 2020 106,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension top mounting worn

Nearside Rear air suspension cover deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,261 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front SUSPENSION LOWER

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs have wear lips on edges.

rear brake discs slightly rusty on surface area.

rear inner brake pasds appear to be getting low.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,762 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs have wear lips present..

osf steering rack gaitor has slight covering in engine oil..

rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low...nsr brake disc surface slightly rusty...

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs have wear lips present..

osf steering rack gaitor has slight covering in engine oil..

rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low...nsr brake disc surface slightly rusty...

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tear at extreme end of n/s/f wiper blade but does clear windscreen .

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of both door mirrors

Fail 7 Sep 2012 68,021 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of both door mirrors

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,168 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,121 miles

both rears and nsf tyres wearing on edges and cracking

park brake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,178 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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HG03 SXS is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG03 SXS, 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 HG03 SXS registered?

HG03 SXS is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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