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RY03 XHM

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,902 mi
Last recorded131,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 XHM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 131,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 129,298 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 129,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 122,865 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear box front hanger rusted off

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 5 Jul 2021 122,817 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight has condensation in it (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear box front hanger rusted off

Pass 10 Jun 2020 114,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,252 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 113,252 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,591 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,021 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable and secure

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

transfer box output shaft oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 75,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,902 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,894 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jun 2011 48,894 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,553 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,712 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,772 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)

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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RY03 XHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RY03 XHM, 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 RY03 XHM registered?

RY03 XHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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