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MW52 HGP

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

116,136 mi
Last recorded116,136 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 HGP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,136 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 113,882 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 113,878 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened stabiliser arm corroded and detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 105,450 miles

front suspension arms and rear undercarriage of vehicle quite rusty in places

Fail 15 Dec 2022 105,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front suspension arms and rear undercarriage of vehicle quite rusty in places

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all underside suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,827 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 98,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

EM light on

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 96,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,456 miles

corrosion to all underside suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,424 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,160 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,405 miles

handbrake performance only just met requirements

slight corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 1 Dec 2015 89,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake performance only just met requirements

slight corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,235 miles

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

rear end under body components rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,476 miles

slight rust under body

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,924 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 79,924 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,038 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,739 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 65,522 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,367 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,105 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,328 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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MW52 HGP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 MW52 HGP, 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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MW52 HGP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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