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SO03 OLT

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,738 mi
Last recorded94,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 OLT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 94,738 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 94,716 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,545 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,148 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,797 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,795 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealer used to stop major leak (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,641 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,152 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,282 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 33,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,928 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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SO03 OLT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SO03 OLT, 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 SO03 OLT registered?

SO03 OLT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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