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SC03 FHF

2003 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,594 mi
Last recorded126,594 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 FHF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,594 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 126,594 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 117,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 109,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,690 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 101,568 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 92,869 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 92,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,375 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,492 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear pads wearing thin

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Oct 2008 66,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear pads wearing thin

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,837 miles

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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SC03 FHF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC03 FHF, 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 SC03 FHF registered?

SC03 FHF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SC03 FHF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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