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MH03 XHM

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,739 mi
Last recorded129,739 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XHM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 129,739 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 129,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,223 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 120,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 120,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,855 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 104,273 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2014 104,273 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 98,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 91,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 82,658 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 82,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,287 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 XHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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