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R5 AYG

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,833 mi
Last recorded101,833 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 AYG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,091 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,095 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,516 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 83,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,453 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay not operating correctly

Fail 8 Sep 2015 76,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay not operating correctly

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,601 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,956 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,348 miles

air ag light on

o/s and n/s rear and n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,105 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,360 miles

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

Wear on inner edge for both front tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,971 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,395 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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R5 AYG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R5 AYG, 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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R5 AYG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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