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OE03 FPU

2003 Lexus RX300

Gold Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

158,972 mi
Last recorded158,972 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 FPU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 158,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 155,712 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 152,208 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 147,590 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 147,586 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear registration plate lamps are not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 143,972 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,938 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,125 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2017 123,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 116,432 miles

Child seat fitted.

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 104,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,879 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 58,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 32,308 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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OE03 FPU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE03 FPU, 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 OE03 FPU registered?

OE03 FPU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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