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MT03 UVU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,627 mi
Last recorded99,627 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 UVU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,627 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 99,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,631 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 83,405 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside & nearside rear tyres slighty perished

scuff on nearside front bumper

Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 69,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 68,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,562 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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MT03 UVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MT03 UVU, 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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What year was MT03 UVU registered?

MT03 UVU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is MT03 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 UVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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