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PIL 8989

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,898 mi
Last recorded131,898 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8989
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,898 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s and n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount and noise when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 119,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s and n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount and noise when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,911 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S + O/S (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,790 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,339 miles

engine lamp is on.

n/s/f tyre heavily worn at inside edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,871 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 57,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,823 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake travel excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,670 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 41,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,385 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 38,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,913 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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PIL 8989 is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PIL 8989, 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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PIL 8989 is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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