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S40 CDE

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,204 mi
Last recorded118,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 CDE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 118,204 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 118,169 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

esp sensor broken on rear suspenion

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,108 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 106,108 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 97,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S40 CDE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S40 CDE, 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 S40 CDE registered?

S40 CDE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is S40 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 CDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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