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R50 SJW

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,008 mi
Last recorded133,008 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 SJW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 133,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 125,427 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 125,425 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

parking brake only just met minimum requirements.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 120,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 120,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 114,679 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air suspension sitting uneven )(higher on the nearside then the offside

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,179 miles

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

offside wiper slightly split but still clearing sufficiently

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,759 miles

chips to windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,870 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,683 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,372 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 31,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,639 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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R50 SJW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R50 SJW, 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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R50 SJW is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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