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RY03 YFM

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,740 mi
Last recorded102,740 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YFM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,740 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Oct 2021 102,709 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,679 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,679 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,361 miles

Both headlight aims deteriorating

exhaust hanger at rear broken

nearside rear shock absorber weak

offside rear tyre under inflated

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,727 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,871 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,816 miles

exhaust hanger at rear broken

Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,815 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

e.m.l. on dash

exhaust hanger at rear broken

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,119 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 94,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,394 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)

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

corrosion building up under vehicle

engine management warning light on

near side rear tyre wearing on outter and inner edges

rear exhaust hanger brokern but still supported

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,083 miles

large plastic panels fitted hard to check

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,166 miles

nearside front disc has rusty brake surface on inside.

offside mirror glass misting

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,275 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,842 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,056 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)

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

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 YFM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

RY03 YFM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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