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SJ03 RMC

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 RMC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,762 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,226 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,411 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,348 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,312 miles

Engine managementlamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 81,312 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine managementlamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 76,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

drive shaft universal joint has play

engine management light on

near side headlamp lens cracked

Fail 23 May 2012 76,789 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

near side headlamp lens cracked

Pass 24 May 2011 70,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

bootlid handle sticking but not stopping bootlid from being securely closed

bracket broken off rear exhaust manifold but exhaust is supported ok

near side headlamp lens damaged

Fail 24 May 2011 70,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

bootlid handle sticking but not stopping bootlid from being securely closed

bracket broken off rear exhaust manifold but exhaust is supported ok

engine management light on

high level brakelight inop-cant prove if connected

near side headlamp lens damaged

vehicle stability control warning light on

Pass 28 May 2010 51,217 miles

n/s/f haedlight unit cracked + discoloured

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,149 miles

monitor front tyre wear..

Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,794 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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SJ03 RMC is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ03 RMC, 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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SJ03 RMC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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