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MM03 VLG

2003 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,148 mi
Last recorded145,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 VLG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 145,148 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover slight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 129,257 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged height sensor (7.12 (c))

parking brake pedal has limited amount of reserve travel - may indicate adjustment required

Pass 12 Jan 2018 122,530 miles

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

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,532 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,048 miles

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

uneven wear pattern and tread getting low on offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2016 106,048 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

uneven wear pattern and tread getting low on offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,889 miles

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

park brake travel hi

Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,757 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,624 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,834 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,638 miles

front brake discs and pads half worn

front tyres worn close to legal limit

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,507 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,868 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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MM03 VLG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MM03 VLG, 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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MM03 VLG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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