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MJ03 YKB

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,608 mi
Last recorded172,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 YKB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 172,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 172,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 163,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 150,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/wiper rubber split clearong screen at time of test.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 120,134 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 103,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,319 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 69,137 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,814 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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MJ03 YKB is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MJ03 YKB, 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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MJ03 YKB is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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