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SJ03 SKH

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,589 mi
Last recorded173,589 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 173,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 160,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,619 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 146,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 135,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 135,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 112,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 99,783 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Feb 2009 99,783 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,511 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear sill jacking point damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,497 miles

offside rear jacking point damaged

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 SKH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SKH, 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 SJ03 SKH registered?

SJ03 SKH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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