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MX03 HFY

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,068 mi
Last recorded197,068 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HFY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 197,068 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 197,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 185,673 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 185,653 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 176,681 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 176,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 168,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 158,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 148,357 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to n/s doors and wing

Fail 8 Mar 2014 148,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to n/s doors and wing

Pass 25 Feb 2013 141,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 141,368 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 133,482 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop light inop

Pass 1 Mar 2012 133,482 miles

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 8 Feb 2012 132,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

high level brake light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 115,764 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 21 Feb 2011 115,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,807 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split. engine management light on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2010 92,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

rear wiper blade rubber split. engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,907 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,326 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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MX03 HFY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MX03 HFY, 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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MX03 HFY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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