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MC03 UAG

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 UAG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2023 121,796 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened gear box mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,708 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroding

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills and chassis corroding

rear suspension components corroding

tyres starting to perish between treads

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills and chassis corroding

rear suspension components corroding

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,242 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills and chassis corroding

rear suspension components corroding

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,975 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sills and chassis corroding

some corrosion rear suspension components

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,423 miles

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

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split but clear screen

nearside front and rear tyres both have cracking within the treads no cords showing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,814 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered limiting inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,774 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight cracking n/s and o/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,123 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 66,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,557 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,698 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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MC03 UAG 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 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 MC03 UAG, 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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MC03 UAG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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