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MHZ 1557

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,119 mi
Last recorded132,119 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 1557
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 132,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 128,616 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 124,471 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2013 122,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 118,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 114,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 111,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 116,210 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 116,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 105,050 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 92,192 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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MHZ 1557 is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MHZ 1557, 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 MHZ 1557 registered?

MHZ 1557 is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MHZ 1557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHZ 1557 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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