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MH03 TYK

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,324 mi
Last recorded133,324 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 TYK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 133,324 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILLS X2 (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,821 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 127,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 121,108 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 121,108 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,939 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 114,939 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,785 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 100,784 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,291 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,923 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,068 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,719 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,877 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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MH03 TYK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MH03 TYK, 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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What year was MH03 TYK registered?

MH03 TYK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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