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HJ03 XAU

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,824 mi
Last recorded147,824 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 XAU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 147,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 143,687 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 134,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both

Offside Rear head lamps leveling sensor broken.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted, full inspection cant be carried out.

Fail 16 May 2019 134,604 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both

Offside Rear head lamps leveling sensor broken.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted, full inspection cant be carried out.

Pass 10 May 2018 123,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 115,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,354 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,493 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2012 74,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,862 miles

front suspension bushes perished

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

sump damp

Pass 17 May 2010 52,936 miles

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Tread Edge. Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Tread Edges.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,673 miles

Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Tread Edges. Offside Front Tyre Worn Outer Tread Edge.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 42,416 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 33,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,414 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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HJ03 XAU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ03 XAU, 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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HJ03 XAU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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