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MH03 VKN

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,298 mi
Last recorded127,298 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VKN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,298 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 127,284 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 123,292 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 123,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 120,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 116,997 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 112,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 112,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to ply (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,434 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 102,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 97,574 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 97,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 80,812 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,992 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Fail 27 Oct 2011 71,992 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside mirror glass deteriorated

rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VKN is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VKN, 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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MH03 VKN is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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