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PJ52 LRZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,569 mi
Last recorded110,569 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 LRZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 106,845 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,811 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC Light on (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Small bulge on inner sidewall (215/70-16 100T) (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is in very poor condition

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

N/S/F & Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,451 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 105,451 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 103,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,071 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,474 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 99,474 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,412 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2013 95,402 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,492 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs poor and pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 28 Jan 2010 71,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 30,149 miles

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 30 Jan 2006 30,149 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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PJ52 LRZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ52 LRZ, 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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PJ52 LRZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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