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RA03 XGX

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,486 mi
Last recorded137,486 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XGX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,486 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 137,486 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

mil light on

Pass 18 Feb 2023 128,101 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play to offside front upper suspension strut mount

Fail 11 Feb 2023 128,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play to offside front upper suspension strut mount

Pass 2 Feb 2022 118,000 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 118,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very little reserve travel remaining (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 100,141 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 99,374 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure Power steering Oil Leaking (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,204 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 95,410 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel benifit is given almost full travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre bald on very outer edge

parking brake performance low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,703 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,389 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,500 miles

Both front tryes are wearing on the outter edges

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,653 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,631 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outter edges

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 72,829 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2010 69,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,267 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,033 miles

FRONT BRAKEPADS VERY LOW AND LOW ON REARS

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,236 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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RA03 XGX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RA03 XGX, 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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RA03 XGX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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