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MK03 RZU

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,375 mi
Last recorded147,375 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RZU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 147,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension components and floor pan corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 144,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake may soon require adjustment or repair

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 142,234 miles

Slight wear in off side front drop link

Pass 25 Apr 2016 139,423 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,301 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 111,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,755 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 87,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes binding

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,380 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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MK03 RZU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK03 RZU, 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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MK03 RZU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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