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KO03 DZH

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 DZH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,670 miles

handbrake performance only just passed 16% advise rear brake inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2019 80,650 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake performance only just passed 16% advise rear brake inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,858 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,200 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,693 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides /rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on suspension arms and underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,834 miles

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

front wishbone bushes splitting slightly

fuel filler neck corroded

slight wear in n/s ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,077 miles

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,497 miles

parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,422 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 37,386 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,040 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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KO03 DZH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver 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 KO03 DZH, 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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KO03 DZH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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