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SK03 VHM

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,852 mi
Last recorded152,852 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 VHM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 152,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 122,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 122,900 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 108,418 miles

intermittent air suspension fault

intermittent air suspension fault

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,659 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm front and rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 86,631 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm front and rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,578 miles

nsf top strut mount noisey

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,724 miles

advise creaking noise coming from n/s/f strut

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,065 miles

nearside front upper suspension bearing noisy and seized slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front upper suspension bearing noisy and seized slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,571 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,576 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,576 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 24,582 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 VHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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