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MP03 GMX

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,225 mi
Last recorded117,225 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 GMX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 117,225 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2022 117,225 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,135 miles

Battery cable tied in place

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

vehicle pulls heavily to the right

Fail 1 Jul 2021 112,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery cable tied in place

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

vehicle pulls heavily to the right

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond

slight oil leak on engine

underbody rusty/corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 108,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond

slight oil leak on engine

underbody rusty/corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,785 miles

o/s rear back plate corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,785 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear back plate corroded

parking brake imbalanced, o/s lower effort

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,697 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,652 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,995 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear subframes have corrosion advise to have treated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,318 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,982 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2011 42,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Undertrays fitted engine,sills and brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2011 42,306 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,438 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 GMX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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