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R2 XUS

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,747 mi
Last recorded201,747 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 XUS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 201,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 201,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 174,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 174,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 151,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake efficiency 18%. Pass limit is 16%

Fail 9 Aug 2016 151,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

parking brake efficiency 18%. Pass limit is 16%

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,900 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,634 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,275 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,311 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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R2 XUS is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R2 XUS, 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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R2 XUS is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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