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M9 VEC

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,852 mi
Last recorded141,852 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 VEC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 141,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 137,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 134,797 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 134,698 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 129,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,913 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak Seal leaking at rear of unit. (2.2.D.2e)

Light stonechip damage to front windscreen in swept area.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded and bracket support rubber detached.

Rear Brake pads getting low.

Rear Lower Antiroll bar corroded.

Rear Wiperblade rubber split.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 121,897 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on.

Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak Seal leaking at rear of unit. (2.2.D.2e)

Light stonechip damage to front windscreen in swept area.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded and bracket support rubber detached.

Rear Brake pads getting low.

Rear Lower Antiroll bar corroded.

Rear Wiperblade rubber split.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,912 miles

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 112,912 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,757 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,741 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,226 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 96,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery voltage low

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,638 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,915 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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M9 VEC is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M9 VEC, 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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M9 VEC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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