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LO03 ZPJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,850 mi
Last recorded119,850 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 ZPJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,231 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 111,393 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 111,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,608 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 106,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,105 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 101,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,442 miles

Damage to the front number plate

Parke brake poor performance

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,145 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,369 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 85,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 79,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 74,067 miles

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 74,067 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 67,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear around outer edge

Fail 25 May 2011 67,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear around outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,564 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,564 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,905 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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LO03 ZPJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LO03 ZPJ, 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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LO03 ZPJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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