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SV03 PHN

2003 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 PHN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 93,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,353 miles

Rear subframe shows surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake readings on legal limit 16 %

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake readings on legal limit 16 %

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,540 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Dec 2014 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mangement light on

Fail 17 Jan 2014 79,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mangement light on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,964 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,871 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,675 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,827 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,007 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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SV03 PHN is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV03 PHN, 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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SV03 PHN is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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