MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear underside of vehicle corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front very badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
fuel filler pipes corroded
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
steering rack and pump has a misting of oil
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers torn (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear underside of vehicle corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front very badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
fuel filler pipes corroded
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
steering rack and pump has a misting of oil
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
play in steering rack ends
slight oil leak
undertrays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
play in steering rack ends
slight oil leak
undertrays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front offside & nearside brake splash plates corroded & missing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front offside & nearside lower driving lamps inoperative
fuel tank cover corroded & fuel filler pipes corroded excessive not leaking
fuel tank securing strap corroded
offside & nearside rear brake backing plates corroded & splash plate part missing
oil leak
vehicle underside has advanced corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel filler tank filler pipes corroded not leaking,fuel tank cover corroded/holed
no clear view of rear brake pads,unable to check properly
offside & nearside rear brake splash plates corroded/missing
offside lower driving lamp inoperative
parking brake long travel
vehicle under-side general corrosion
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel filler tank filler pipes corroded not leaking,fuel tank cover corroded/holed
no clear view of rear brake pads,unable to check properly
offside & nearside rear brake splash plates corroded/missing
offside lower driving lamp inoperative
parking brake long travel
vehicle under-side general corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust at rear securing rod corroded & not attached,exhaust still secure.
fuel tank cover corroded & holed
offside & nearside rear brake splash plates corroded & insecure
offside door mirror view to rear slighty blured
offside front lower driving lamp inoperative
oil leak not excessive at transfer box area
parking brake long travel
vehicle under-side at rear general corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust at rear securing rod corroded & not attached,exhaust still secure.
fuel tank cover corroded & holed
nearside front brake slight bind detected on jacked position
nearside rear side light inoperative
offside & nearside rear brake splash plates corroded & insecure
offside door mirror view to rear slighty blured
offside front lower driving lamp inoperative
oil leak not excessive at transfer box area
parking brake long travel
vehicle under-side at rear general corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre section hook missing-system still secure
near side rear disc dust plate corroded and insecure
off side rear disc dust plate corroded and insecure
oil leak at transfer box area
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre section hook missing-system still secure
near side rear disc dust plate corroded and insecure
off side rear disc dust plate corroded and insecure
oil leak at transfer box area
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
near side rear backplate slight insecure
off side rear backplate slight insecure
oil leak at transfer box
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no coolant in expansion bottle
rear wiper smearing / torn
slight smear at wipers
Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
lip and some scoring at front discs
no coolant in expansion bottle
rear wiper smearing / torn
slight smear at wipers
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.
slight oil sweat at front prop' shaft oil seal.
How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?
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SA03 ODG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SA03 ODG, 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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SA03 ODG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2003.
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