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N222 SJR

2003 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,198 mi
Last recorded92,198 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 SJR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 90,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,511 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel effort only 18% (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to rear underside

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit and very worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

long parking brake travel

Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,854 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit and very worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn out inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn out inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,854 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 74,378 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,371 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 72,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,874 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 45,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 41,626 miles

Both rear shock absorber gaters split.

Fail 16 May 2008 41,626 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorber gaters split.

Pass 30 May 2007 36,406 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,590 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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N222 SJR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N222 SJR, 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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N222 SJR is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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