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LS03 SXA

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,881 mi
Last recorded151,881 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 SXA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 151,881 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust corroded on hangers

general corrosion

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Dec 2019 151,881 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust corroded on hangers

general corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Dec 2018 145,576 miles

Both front arm rear bushes deteriorated

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General chassis corrosion

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

Steering rack has light misting of oil

Pass 28 Nov 2017 136,283 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak p/s ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,775 miles

Both front head lights 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)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2014 105,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 94,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,194 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,934 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,210 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 34,877 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low.

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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LS03 SXA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LS03 SXA, 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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LS03 SXA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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