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RX03 LEX

2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,794 mi
Last recorded114,794 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto82,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,794 miles

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

usual corrosione under car

Pass 4 Oct 2019 11,438 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 11,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,175 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,174 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,945 miles

Rear antiroll bar slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,579 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,533 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 76,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,896 miles

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

rear tyres slight cracking inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,528 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,024 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,329 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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RX03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Grey 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 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 82,381 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 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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