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R5 RVM

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,274 mi
Last recorded124,274 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 124,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,275 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 115,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,914 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 104,632 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres light cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2016 100,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 85,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,304 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,975 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,501 miles

DICS SKIMED ALLROUN D NEW PADS FITTED BRAKES TEST 66 21

Fail 15 Aug 2008

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

N/S FRONT O/S N/S REAR SIDE WALLS INNER AND OUTER WORN

Fail 24 May 2007 55,130 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 55,130 miles

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

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 RVM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R5 RVM, 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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What year was R5 RVM registered?

R5 RVM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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