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MP03 AHF

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,098 mi
Last recorded142,098 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 AHF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 142,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 142,098 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,032 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded intake pipe ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 138,031 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded intake pipe ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,656 miles

Oil leak ()

rear high level brake light in op

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,294 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 123,294 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,672 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 110,672 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,954 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 101,932 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management and low oil warning lights activated.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 90,278 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2011 81,395 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 72,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,749 miles

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,420 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 42,420 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,748 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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MP03 AHF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MP03 AHF, 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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MP03 AHF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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