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RL03 UMS

2003 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,973 mi
Last recorded166,973 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UMS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2021 166,973 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear D-Cup Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 153,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 129,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 110,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 90,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 90,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,518 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2017 90,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,228 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,739 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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RL03 UMS is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RL03 UMS, 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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RL03 UMS is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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