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SM03 MGU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,750 mi
Last recorded149,750 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 MGU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 149,750 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 149,750 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 136,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 126,387 miles

Gearbox leaking

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 126,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Gearbox leaking

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 114,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,269 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 99,672 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,499 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 89,392 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,368 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 78,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,763 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 68,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,536 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 48,536 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn on edges

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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SM03 MGU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SM03 MGU, 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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SM03 MGU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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