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SM03 XVB

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,569 mi
Last recorded176,569 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XVB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 176,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres badly worn inner and outer edges

front and rear brake pads low

front number plate split

Pass 12 Oct 2019 168,707 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 168,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 157,646 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 147,510 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both n/s and o/s (8.1.2a)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 136,304 miles

nsf and osf lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,996 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 118,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,957 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 105,957 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,569 miles

os repeater lens missing but still flashing orange.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,969 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,910 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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SM03 XVB is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVB, 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 SM03 XVB registered?

SM03 XVB is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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