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SK03 EXP

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,699 mi
Last recorded129,699 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 EXP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 129,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 129,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on we are indicators

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 117,015 miles

Front discs rusted

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

Pass 29 May 2014 115,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

steering rack mounting bushes soft or deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 May 2014 115,013 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering rack mounting bushes soft or deteriorated slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,559 miles

steering rack mountings soft

Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade torn at ends.

steering rack mountings soft

wiper blades torn at ends.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,755 miles

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

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

both steering rack mountings soft

corrosion starting to get heavy on underside in places and on suspension units.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 92,755 miles

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

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

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

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

both steering rack mountings soft

corrosion starting to get heavy on underside in places and on suspension units.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,049 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,571 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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SK03 EXP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SK03 EXP, 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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SK03 EXP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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